PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arseniy Kramorov (ranked 4263 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Rozowa Pantera (ranked 491 p4p, 395 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kramorov
vs
Pantera

180 cm
25
205
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
199
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

HELLBENT

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arseniy Kramorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rozowa Pantera!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kramorov gets caught flat footed, as Pantera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pantera preventing the sweep.
Pantera trying to control but Kramorov is working from the bottom.
Kramorov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pantera postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pantera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramorov keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Kramorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramorov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramorov keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Kramorov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pantera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kramorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pantera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kramorov.
A countering left hand to the body from Pantera misses.
Kramorov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramorov misses the shot to the body.
Kramorov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kramorov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kramorov misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Pantera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Pantera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kramorov struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from Kramorov but he's now mounted!
Pantera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kramorov is looking to escape.
Kramorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pantera looking to finish Kramorov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kramorov!
Kramorov is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramorov is squirming around, avoiding Pantera's attempts to control the action.
Kramorov is looking to improve his position but Pantera isn't that keen on the idea.
Kramorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pantera on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantera scoring with strikes but Kramorov is staying in there.

Pantera working for a guillotine from mount but Kramorov is in no mood to give up.
Kramorov has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramorov trying to control the hands but Pantera won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Kramorov just trying to survive but Pantera is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kramorov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kramorov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pantera.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kramorov can't escape the position.
Pantera trying to control.
Pantera is hanging on to Kramorov's back as he tries to escape.
Kramorov trying to control the hands but Pantera breaks the grip.
Pantera keeps control of the position as Kramorov tries to break free.

Pantera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pantera misses with an elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kramorov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Kramorov fending off the submission attempt from Pantera.
Kramorov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Kramorov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pantera punishes Kramorov with strikes from the back mount.
Kramorov rolls, trying to escape but Pantera keeps control of the position.
Kramorov is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rozowa Pantera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kramorov throws a right hand that misses

and Pantera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pantera.
Pantera trying to land knees to the body.
Pantera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kramorov.
Kramorov is trying to break free.
Kramorov is trying to push Pantera away but Pantera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kramorov is looking for a takedown.
Kramorov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pantera has him pressed against the cage.
Pantera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kramorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Pantera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kramorov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kramorov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantera is looking to advance position but Kramorov won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pantera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kramorov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Kramorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pantera slips under a jab.
Kramorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kramorov throws an overhand right that lands on Pantera's shoulder, as Pantera tries to avoid the shot.
Kramorov misses with a hook
and Pantera counters with a good low kick that Kramorov was not able to check.
Kramorov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arseniy Kramorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramorov misses with an uppercut
and Pantera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kramorov looks to land a left hand but Pantera moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kramorov. Pantera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pantera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramorov.
Pantera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Pantera closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramorov wants to break free but Pantera has control.
Kramorov is pressed up against the cage. Pantera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kramorov down to the mat. Kramorov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pantera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kramorov.

Pantera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pantera keeps control of Kramorov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Pantera pulls guard successfully.
Pantera seems keen to control Kramorov's posture.
Kramorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pantera trying to control the position.
Kramorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pantera is keeping the position for now.
Kramorov distracts Pantera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pantera working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pantera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kramorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pantera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kramorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kramorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozowa Pantera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kramorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kramorov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kramorov distracts Pantera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kramorov working some strikes from top position.
Kramorov working some strikes from top position.

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

Pantera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kramorov is defending well. Pantera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kramorov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pantera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rozowa Pantera!
A relieved looking Rozowa Pantera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.