PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zone Loire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Worf Roshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by QoNos Death Swell. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Loire
vs
Roshenko

225 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
266 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zone Loire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Worf Roshenko!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loire defends it nicely.
Roshenko throws out a leg kick but Loire moves out of range and Roshenko only half commits.
Roshenko wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Loire blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshenko moves in looking to clinch but Loire pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loire checks a leg kick nicely.
Loire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roshenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loire pinned against the cage. Loire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Roshenko instigates a clinch.
Loire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Loire fails to land.
Roshenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loire.
A nice left hand lands by Loire.
Loire swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roshenko is trying to drag Loire to the mat but Loire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zone Loire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Roshenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loire lands with a left to the head.
Roshenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loire misses with a punch on the inside.
Loire misses with a punch on the inside.
Loire keeps control of Roshenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loire lands a left hand.
Loire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roshenko's efforts to push away.
Loire is pressed up against the cage. Roshenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loire down to the mat. Loire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roshenko throws a hook but Loire avoids it easily.

Loire gets tackled into the cage by Roshenko. Roshenko maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roshenko has Loire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko is looking for a takedown.
Roshenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roshenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roshenko is trying to pull guard but Loire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Loire missing with knees to the body.
Loire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loire.
Loire lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roshenko.
Loire gets through Roshenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roshenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roshenko looks winded!
A short left from Loire.
Loire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshenko.
Roshenko avoiding damage as Loire throws knees to the body.
Loire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roshenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loire misses with a punch on the inside.
Roshenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loire lands a shoulder strike.
Loire scores with a shoulder strike.
Roshenko takes a shot to the head.
Loire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roshenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roshenko.
Loire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roshenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roshenko is trying to drag Loire to the mat but Loire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roshenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loire scores with a shot to the side of Roshenko's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loire.
Loire missing with knees to the body.
Roshenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zone Loire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Roshenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roshenko is defended easily by Loire.
Roshenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loire as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Zone Loire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Roshenko.
Roshenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roshenko somewhat.
Zone Loire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loire blocks a head kick by Roshenko.
Roshenko misses with a body kick.
Worf Roshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Loire circles away.
Roshenko misses with a hook. Loire ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roshenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loire sprawls well. Loire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roshenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Roshenko shoots in but Loire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roshenko tries for a takedown but Loire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Loire. No joy for Roshenko on that attempt.
Roshenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roshenko is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Roshenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roshenko.
Roshenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roshenko.
Worf Roshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roshenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko throws a body kick that misses.
Roshenko is looking to clinch but Loire is avoiding it.
Roshenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loire defends well and Roshenko ends up having to push Loire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Loire fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roshenko wants a takedown.
Loire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roshenko is trying to break the clinch but Loire has him pressed against the cage.
Roshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Loire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roshenko avoiding damage as Loire throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Worf Roshenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Roshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loire checks a low kick from Roshenko.
Roshenko is looking to clinch but Loire is avoiding it.
Roshenko closes the distance and clinches up with Loire, looking for a takedown. Roshenko pushes Loire against the cage but Loire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roshenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roshenko.
Roshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loire manages to avoid it.
Roshenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshenko throws a body punch but Loire moves out of range.
Loire stuffs the takedown.
Zone Loire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Roshenko.
Roshenko misses with a straight right.
Roshenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roshenko somewhat.
Loire slaps away a takedown attempt from Roshenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roshenko shoots for a takedown but Loire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roshenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshenko misses with a right hand

and Loire counters by moving into the clinch.
Loire lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Loire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loire misses with some punches.
Loire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loire lands a hook that snaps the head of Roshenko backwards.
Loire lands an uppercut.
Loire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loire swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loire misses with some punches.
Loire lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loire.
Loire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roshenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loire.
A short uppercut from Loire.

Roshenko is rocked!
Loire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roshenkos head.
Roshenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Loire finish him?
Loire creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Roshenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Roshenko drops to his knees and Loire pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zone Loire!
In defeat, Worf Roshenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a good day to die.'.