PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panko Krang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Worf Roshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Krang
vs
Roshenko

200 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 The Island, Panko Krang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Worf Roshenko!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roshenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Krang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krang gets full guard.

Krang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roshenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roshenko wants to control from the top but Krang keeps moving.
Krang keeping full guard, as Roshenko tries to pass.

Krang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Krang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roshenko wants to pass the guard but Krang is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshenko is stalling in the full guard.
Roshenko trying to control but Krang is working from the bottom.

Krang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roshenko manages to get himself to full guard.

Krang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roshenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roshenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roshenko!
Krang is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roshenko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krang tries to bench press Roshenko off him but Roshenko keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krang throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Krang gets back to half guard.
Krang moves into full guard.
Roshenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roshenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Roshenko stopping the sweep attempt from Krang.
Krang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Roshenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krang's head.
Krang trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roshenko controlling from the top position.
Roshenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krang swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko wants to control from the top but Krang keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krang is on top in guard.
Krang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roshenko controls Krang momentarily but Krang frees himself.

Krang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roshenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roshenko wants to sweep here but Krang controlling him for the moment.
Roshenko looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roshenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roshenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roshenko is keeping the position for now.
Roshenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Worf Roshenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Krang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Krang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panko Krang dominated that round.
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.

Krang gets the takedown into side control.

Krang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roshenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roshenko tries to bench press Krang off him but Krang keeps the position.

Krang is trying to get an arm triangle but Roshenko is defending well.

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

Krang tries for a kimura but Roshenko is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krang working away.
Roshenko tries to escape but Krang is in control.
Krang tries to advance position but instead Roshenko slips a leg back in to half guard.

Krang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roshenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krang seems to be looking for submissions.
Krang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roshenko!

Krang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roshenko turns into him and now he's in Krang's guard.
Roshenko wants to control from the top but Krang keeps moving.
Krang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roshenko!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Roshenko is on top in guard.
Roshenko landing with the ground and pound.

Krang has his foot on Roshenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roshenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Krang looking for a sweep. Not yet Krang, not yet.

Roshenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roshenko has managed to get both his arms back between Krang's legs - danger averted.
Roshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Krang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Roshenko stands up and waves to Krang to follow him.
Roshenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Krang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roshenko is trying to defend but Krang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krang stops Roshenko from getting back to his feet.

Krang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krang trying to mount his opponent but Roshenko defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Krang 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panko Krang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Roshenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Krang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roshenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Krang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Krang works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Krang is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krang is working away from the top position though.

Krang seems to be working for a kimura but Roshenko defends the submission attempt.

Roshenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Krang.
Roshenko wants to control but Krang is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Roshenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Krang.
Krang is pressing down on Roshenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roshenko is holding on for now.
Krang works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko struggling a bit here.

Krang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roshenko struggling a bit here.
Roshenko is trying to get back to half guard.

Krang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krang tries to advance to mount but Roshenko denies him.
Worf Roshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko tries to buck Krang off but Krang is having none of it.

Krang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roshenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Krang is trying to get an arm triangle but Roshenko is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roshenko is trying to control Krang's posture but Krang avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panko Krang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krang, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panko Krang!