PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iku Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheszlav The Spermbank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Roe
vs
The Spermbank

188 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iku Roe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vyacheszlav The Spermbank!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roe is defended easily by The Spermbank.

Roe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Spermbank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roe throwing strikes but The Spermbank manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Roe tries to buck The Spermbank off but The Spermbank is having none of it.
Roe manages to get back to half guard.
Roe gets back to full guard.
Roe wants to control but The Spermbank passes easily into half guard.
Roe is not content to let The Spermbank control the position.
Roe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Spermbank is keen to just control but Roe is a slippery customer.

The Spermbank wants to work for an arm triangle but Roe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roe wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spermbank is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The Spermbank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

The Spermbank pushes Roe up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roe tries to pull guard but The Spermbank won't allow it.
Roe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Spermbank just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iku Roe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roe can't find room to land a body shot as The Spermbank controls the action.

The Spermbank breaks from the clinch.
Roe thows a body shot but no joy.
The Spermbank fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roe checks it well.
Roe shoots in looking for a takedown. The Spermbank tries to sprawl out of it but Roe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Spermbank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

The Spermbank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Roe trying to control but The Spermbank postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roe actively working from the bottom here.

Roe actively working from the bottom here.
Roe is breathing heavily.
The Spermbank controlling the pace.
Roe wants to get back to full guard.
The Spermbank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Spermbank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roe shoots and misses
and The Spermbank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Spermbank misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Spermbank connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from The Spermbank misses.
The Spermbank thumps Roe with a low kick.

The Spermbank gets caught flat footed, as Roe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Spermbank manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Spermbank unloading with bombs!
The Spermbank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Spermbank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Spermbank trying to control but Roe is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by The Spermbank.
The Spermbank with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Spermbank trying to control but Roe is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by The Spermbank.
The Spermbank looking to control but Roe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Spermbank looking to finish Roe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roe!
Roe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roe is trying desperately to improve position.

The Spermbank is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Roe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Roe shrugs it off.
Roe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roe tries to hold on but The Spermbank pushes him away.
The Spermbank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Spermbank controlling the position easily from mount.
The Spermbank landing shots from mount.
Roe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Spermbank looking to finish Roe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roe!
Roe tries to hold on but The Spermbank pushes him away.
Roe is working to get back to half guard.
The Spermbank looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Spermbank trying to control but Roe is having none of it.
The Spermbank lands a big shot there that rocks Roe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roe is looking to improve his position but The Spermbank isn't that keen on the idea.
Roe tries to hold on but The Spermbank pushes him away.
The Spermbank with a couple of short strikes.
Roe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Spermbank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Spermbank unloading with bombs!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roe is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Spermbank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roe regains half guard.
The Spermbank moves into full mount! Roe won't be happy about that!
The Spermbank landing strikes, looking to finish!
Roe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roe wants to control from the top but The Spermbank keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roe passes The Spermbank's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Spermbank trying to control but Roe postures up.

Roe seems to be looking for submissions.
Roe is looking to advance position but The Spermbank won't allow it.
The Spermbank regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Spermbank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roe is one step ahead there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roe throwing strikes from guard but The Spermbank blocks nicely.
The Spermbank keeping moving, preventing Roe from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roe fails with the takedown

and The Spermbank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Roe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Spermbank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Spermbank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vyacheszlav The Spermbank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Spermbank scoring well with a low kick there.
Iku Roe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roe doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Spermbank counters with a takedown into side control.
Roe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Spermbank presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The Spermbank with the ground and pound from mount.
The Spermbank prevents Roe from getting the reversal.
The Spermbank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roe is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Spermbank scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roe?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Spermbank looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Spermbank scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Spermbank lands a big shot there that rocks Roe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Roe is looking to improve his position but The Spermbank isn't that keen on the idea.
The Spermbank looking to control but Roe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Spermbank working Roe over with strikes here.
Roe wants to hold on but The Spermbank pushes him away.
Roe is trying to escape the mount.
The Spermbank fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Spermbank looking to control but Roe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Spermbank avoids the attempt from Roe to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roe is trying to escape the mount.
Roe tries to hold on but The Spermbank postures up.
The Spermbank punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roe is looking to get to half guard.
The Spermbank is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roe working to try and regain half guard.
The Spermbank lands with some strikes.
Roe is bucking up trying to escape but The Spermbank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roe is desperately trying to improve his position but The Spermbank has a good base and remains in mount.
The Spermbank looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe wants to hold on but The Spermbank pushes him away.
The Spermbank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The Spermbank breaks from Roe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The Spermbank prevents Roe from getting the reversal.
The Spermbank lands a big elbow.
Roe working to try and regain half guard.
The Spermbank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roe is looking to escape.
Roe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Spermbank working the ground and pound effectively.
Roe wants to control but The Spermbank is having none of it.
Roe is looking to improve his position but The Spermbank isn't that keen on the idea.
Roe tries to hold on but The Spermbank pushes him away.
The Spermbank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Spermbank lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Roe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Roe is working to get back to half guard.
The Spermbank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

The Spermbank with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The Spermbank landing punches.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roe is looking to improve his position but The Spermbank isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Spermbank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The Spermbank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roe is looking to escape.
The Spermbank controlling from mount.
Roe tries to hold on but The Spermbank postures up.
The Spermbank trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roe is working hard here to advance position.
The Spermbank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roe is looking to escape.
Roe wants to hold on but The Spermbank pushes him away.
The Spermbank controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Spermbank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roe is desperately trying to improve his position but The Spermbank has a good base and remains in mount.
The Spermbank is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roe tries to hold on but The Spermbank postures up.
Roe taking shots to the head.
The Spermbank with good strikes from the mount here!
Roe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roe trying to control but The Spermbank is working from the bottom.

The Spermbank is looking to sinch up a triangle. Roe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to The Spermbank's body to avoid the submission. The Spermbank has instead reached around Roe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! The Spermbank arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vyacheszlav The Spermbank!
Vyacheszlav The Spermbank is the new light heavyweight champion!