PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Worf Roshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kin Olplitzik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshenko comes to the cage accompanied by QoNos Death Swell. Olplitzik has chosen Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Road To The Riches as his entrance music. Worf Roshenko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Roshenko
vs
Olplitzik

196 cm
26
263 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

166 cm
26
258 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Worf Roshenko!
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, Kin Olplitzik!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olplitzik pushes Roshenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Olplitzik is trying to pull guard but Roshenko has him pressed against the cage.

Roshenko wants the takedown. Olplitzik is fighting it off but Roshenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Olplitzik's guard against the cage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Olplitzik wants to stand but Roshenko is controlling the position.
Olplitzik working a defensive guard here.

Olplitzik working for submissions but it's allowed Roshenko to get to half guard.

Olplitzik actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roshenko in particular looking to stall.
Olplitzik tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roshenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olplitzik wants to improve his position but Roshenko is controlling well.
Olplitzik trying to control from the bottom.
Roshenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Worf Roshenko.
Olplitzik fails with a takedown attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Olplitzik has eaten all the pies!

Olplitzik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roshenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roshenko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Olplitzik.

Roshenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Some wild striking there from Roshenko.
Roshenko tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olplitzik.
Olplitzik goes for a double leg but Roshenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roshenko continues to drive forward.
Worf Roshenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kin Olplitzik.
Roshenko misses with a punch to the body.

Olplitzik manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Olplitzik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roshenko has passed into half guard!
Olplitzik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roshenko controlling the action here.
Olplitzik wants to control but Roshenko is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olplitzik tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Olplitzik looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roshenko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Olplitzik has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Roshenko escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Roshenko!
Roshenko taking a breather here.
Olplitzik is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olplitzik struggling a bit here.
Olplitzik trying to remain calm as Roshenko controls from the top position.
Olplitzik is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kin Olplitzik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Roshenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olplitzik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roshenko.
Olplitzik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roshenko moves away.
Olplitzik shoots for a takedown but Roshenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roshenko throws a nice looking combination but Olplitzik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roshenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roshenko takes a swing at Olplitzik's ribcage but misses.
Olplitzik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roshenko.
Roshenko throws a series of punches but Olplitzik moves out of range.
Roshenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Olplitzik tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Roshenko counters with a shoot takedown. Olplitzik fights it but they end up in guard.

Olplitzik 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roshenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olplitzik throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Roshenko escapes and throws Olplitzik's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Olplitzik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Roshenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Olplitzik tries to bench press Roshenko off him but Roshenko keeps the position.
Roshenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olplitzik tries to control but Roshenko manages to take his back.
Olplitzik trying to control the hands but Roshenko breaks the grip.
Roshenko doesn't have the hooks in and Olplitzik manages to turn into his guard.
Olplitzik advances to half guard.
Olplitzik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roshenko keeps working.

Olplitzik is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Roshenko as he works his way to full guard.
Worf Roshenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olplitzik trying to control the position from guard on top but Roshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olplitzik tries to free his leg and advance position but Roshenko is retaining full guard.
Olplitzik stops Roshenko from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Olplitzik is looking to pass into half guard but Roshenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Roshenko is in guard.
Olplitzik throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Olplitzik is trying to keep Roshenko in close.

Olplitzik is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roshenko has his hands clasped together but Olplitzik extends and breaks Roshenko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Olplitzik.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kin Olplitzik!
Kin Olplitzik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Worf Roshenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a good day to die.'.