PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Rozanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axmad Krasavchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz Rozanski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rozanski
vs
Krasavchik

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mateusz Rozanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Axmad Krasavchik!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasavchik misses with a head kick.
Rozanski misses with a leg kick

and Krasavchik moves into the clinch.
Rozanski wants a takedown but no success here.
Krasavchik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rozanski avoids it.
Rozanski tries for a takedown but Krasavchik manages to get underhooks.

Krasavchik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krasavchik throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Mateusz Rozanski has been cut.
Krasavchik throws a head kick that Rozanski semi-blocks.
Axmad Krasavchik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Krasavchik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krasavchik lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rozanski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rozanski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krasavchik is looking to escape.
Krasavchik tries to hold on but Rozanski pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Rozanski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasavchik is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozanski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Krasavchik because Rozanski loaded up on that one.
Krasavchik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozanski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rozanski is breathing heavily.
Krasavchik is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozanski avoids the attempt from Krasavchik to control.
Krasavchik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rozanski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rozanski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Krasavchik tries to hold on but Rozanski pushes him away.

Rozanski is working for a guillotine from mount but Krasavchik frees his head quite easily.
Krasavchik's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rozanski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krasavchik is looking to escape.
Rozanski breaks from Krasavchik's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rozanski content just to control the position here.
Rozanski blocks Krasavchik's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Krasavchik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rozanski is landing with some decent strikes but Krasavchik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krasavchik regains half guard.
Krasavchik is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozanski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Krasavchik!
Rozanski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krasavchik is desperately trying to improve his position but Rozanski has a good base and remains in mount.
Rozanski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krasavchik looks a forlorn figure.
Rozanski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krasavchik's face.
Krasavchik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rozanski lands a nice shot to the head.
Rozanski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rozanski raining down shots from the mount!

Rozanski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Krasavchik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Krasavchik shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik avoids a strike by Rozanski and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Rozanski's guard! Fantastic escape!
Rozanski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rozanski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krasavchik obliges.
Krasavchik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rozanski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krasavchik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Rozanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Krasavchik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rozanski sprawls well initially but Krasavchik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rozanski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rozanski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axmad Krasavchik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Rozanski's cut.
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.

Rozanski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Krasavchik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Krasavchik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rozanski, who protects the arm well.
Rozanski is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Krasavchik landing strikes.
Krasavchik is working Rozanski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rozanski can't do much from the bottom here.
Mateusz Rozanski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krasavchik working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krasavchik grinds an elbow into Rozanski's temple.
Rozanski pushes Krasavchik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krasavchik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Krasavchik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krasavchik scoring with punches and elbows.
Rozanski is trying to control Krasavchik's posture but Krasavchik avoids it.
Rozanski sneaks back into half guard.
Rozanski trying to control from the bottom.
Rozanski keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozanski is looking to escape.
Krasavchik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krasavchik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rozanski tries to kick Krasavchik off but Krasavchik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krasavchik not doing much here.
Krasavchik throwing shots but Rozanski is blocking nicely.
Rozanski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krasavchik.
Krasavchik is looking to take a break and control but Rozanski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik is looking to advance position but Rozanski won't allow it.
Krasavchik wants to stand up but Rozanski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Krasavchik prevents Rozanski from standing back up.

Rozanski has one foot on Krasavchik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rozanski tries to clinch but Krasavchik moves out of range.
Krasavchik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rozanski tries to clinch but Krasavchik moves out of range.
Rozanski closes the distance and clinches up with Krasavchik, looking for a takedown. Rozanski pushes Krasavchik against the cage but Krasavchik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rozanski tries to clinch there but Krasavchik circles away.
Rozanski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krasavchik.

Rozanski gets tackled into the cage by Krasavchik. Krasavchik maintains the clinch.
Rozanski is pressed up against the cage. Krasavchik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rozanski down to the mat. Rozanski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozanski misses with a head kick.
Rozanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rozanski throws a jab when Krasavchik was well out of range.
Krasavchik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rozanski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krasavchik somewhat.
Mateusz Rozanski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rozanski looks to clinch
and Krasavchik counters with a body kick that stops Rozanski in his tracks momentarily.
Rozanski connects with a high kick.
Rozanski moves in looking to clinch but Krasavchik pushes him off.
Krasavchik leaves Rozanski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krasavchik is looking to clinch but Rozanski is avoiding it.
Krasavchik throws a sloppy head kick and Rozanski moves out of range easily.

Rozanski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krasavchik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krasavchik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rozanski is one step ahead there.
Rozanski trying to control but Krasavchik is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axmad Krasavchik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Rozanski's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Krasavchik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rozanski is trying to defend but Krasavchik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Krasavchik stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Krasavchik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rozanski, pushing him back against the cage.
Krasavchik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rozanski avoids it.
Rozanski stops a takedown attempt from Krasavchik.
Krasavchik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rozanski prevents a takedown attempt there.

Krasavchik pulls guard effortlessly.
Krasavchik is trying to keep Rozanski in close.
Krasavchik lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rozanski!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik dominating with strikes here.
Rozanski can't escape the position.
Rozanski tries to lock up and control but Krasavchik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krasavchik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rozanski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Krasavchik avoids the attempt from Rozanski to control.
Rozanski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krasavchik landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rozanski manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rozanski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Krasavchik.

Rozanski pushes Krasavchik up against the cage in a clinch.
Krasavchik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krasavchik prevents the takedown attempt.
Rozanski tries to land a knee to the head but Krasavchik blocks with his arms.
Rozanski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Rozanski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Krasavchik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rozanski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krasavchik was covering up waiting for the punch and Rozanski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rozanski trying to control but Krasavchik is working from the bottom.
Axmad Krasavchik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasavchik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rozanski content to stall in guard here.
Krasavchik wants to sweep but no luck.
Rozanski trying to control but Krasavchik is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mateusz Rozanski.
Rozanski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krasavchik throws a head kick that misses.
Rozanski moves to clinch but Krasavchik breaks away
and Krasavchik counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good shot there by Krasavchik.
Rozanski tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krasavchik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krasavchik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rozanski takes a step back to recover.

Rozanski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Krasavchik keeping full guard, as Rozanski tries to pass.
Krasavchik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozanski looking to sit in guard and control but Krasavchik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rozanski keeping moving, preventing Krasavchik from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axmad Krasavchik.
I've got Krasavchik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axmad Krasavchik!