PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MR Gnp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscrow has chosen Big Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gnp
vs
Roscrow

200 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
247 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, MR Gnp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Perry Roscrow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gnp tries to keep at a distance but Roscrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gnp tries to break the clinch but Roscrow is controlling the position.
Gnp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roscrow is defending well.
Roscrow keeps control of Gnp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Roscrow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Roscrow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Roscrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gnp is just riding it out for now. Roscrow eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gnp wants to control but Roscrow is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Roscrow seems to be working for a kimura but Gnp defends the submission attempt.
Gnp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gnp is trying to keep Roscrow in close.
Roscrow 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.
Roscrow throws a big elbow that misses.
Gnp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roscrow is one step ahead there.
Roscrow throwing strikes but missing.
Roscrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roscrow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roscrow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roscrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gnp's guard.

Gnp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roscrow defends well.
Gnp striking off his back.
Roscrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Gnp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roscrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Roscrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gnp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roscrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gnp trying to control the position.
Gnp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roscrow is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Roscrow throws a big elbow that misses.

Gnp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roscrow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gnp has his foot on Roscrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roscrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Gnp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roscrow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gnp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gnp's back!

Roscrow patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Roscrow gets his hands free as Gnp looks to control.
Gnp tries to roll but Roscrow sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gnp preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Roscrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roscrow keeps control of the position as Gnp tries to break free.
Gnp trying to control the hands but Roscrow won't let him.
Roscrow trying to control.

Roscrow is persistently looking for the submission but Gnp is defending it well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Roscrow is looking for the choke from the back position but Gnp is controlling his hands well.
Roscrow doesn't have the hooks in and Gnp manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perry Roscrow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gnp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gnp swings around for an armbar but Roscrow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gnp's guard.
Roscrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Gnp has wrist control.
Roscrow passes into half guard.

Roscrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Gnp trying to control but Roscrow postures up.
Gnp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roscrow postures up.

Gnp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gnp has his foot on Roscrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roscrow works his way back into a safe position though.

Roscrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnp fails with the takedown
and Roscrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow looks to land a combination but Gnp avoids it well.
Gnp doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Roscrow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gnp wants to sweep here but Roscrow controlling him for the moment.
Roscrow content to stall in guard here.

Gnp is looking for a triangle but Roscrow pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gnp keeping full guard, as Roscrow tries to pass.

Gnp is working an open guard so Roscrow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MR Gnp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roscrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gnp's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gnp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roscrow counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MR Gnp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnp shoots and misses

and Roscrow counters with a shoot takedown. Gnp fights it but they end up in guard.
Roscrow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gnp is proving hard to escape from.
Roscrow looking to pass the guard.
Roscrow controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roscrow postures up in Gnp's guard and throws a big left but Gnp blocks it.
Roscrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gnp is keeping the position for now.

Perry Roscrow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gnp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roscrow is looking to regain half guard here but Gnp keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gnp goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roscrow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gnp but great work by Roscrow.
Roscrow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roscrow working away.
Gnp is looking to regain half guard here but Roscrow keeps moving and retains side control.
Roscrow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gnp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Roscrow stands up and beckons Gnp to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnp fails with the takedown
and Roscrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roscrow misses with the combination.
Gnp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Roscrow counters with a single leg into guard. Gnp didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnp keeping moving, preventing Roscrow from controlling successfully.
Roscrow is in close to Gnp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roscrow wants to control from the top but Gnp keeps moving.
Roscrow won't allow Gnp to sweep him here.
Roscrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gnp is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roscrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gnp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gnp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roscrow.
Roscrow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perry Roscrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Roscrow misses.
A combination from Roscrow does no damage.

Roscrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gnp!

Roscrow stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gnp tries for a takedown but Roscrow circles away easily
and Roscrow counters with a right hand to the body.
Gnp misses with a takedown attempt

and Roscrow counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gnp tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Roscrow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gnp has escaped the position, nice work there.

Roscrow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gnp to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnp doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Roscrow moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MR Gnp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Roscrow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gnp regains guard.
Roscrow wants to stand but Gnp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Roscrow is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gnp has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roscrow is looking to defend but Gnp has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roscrow! Gnp pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roscrow taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). MR Gnp!