PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arseny Pokrovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pokrovski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raw Talk- Stevie Stone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pokrovski
vs
Krenshaw

199 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
244 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arseny Pokrovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Krenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokrovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pokrovski moves away from the strike by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw misses with a looping right.
Krenshaw scores with a nice head shot.
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!

Krenshaw drops Pokrovski with a beautiful combination! Pokrovski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Krenshaw is looking for the KO!
Pokrovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krenshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pokrovski somewhat.
Rusty Krenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenshaw takes a swing at Pokrovski's ribcage but misses.
Pokrovski defending well as Krenshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Krenshaw swings for the body but Pokrovski moves out of range.
Krenshaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Krenshaw gets caught napping as Pokrovski dives in and scores a takedown. Krenshaw manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokrovski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krenshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pokrovski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pokrovski is pushing down on Krenshaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krenshaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Pokrovski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krenshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pokrovski.
Krenshaw is not content to let Pokrovski control the position.
Pokrovski misses with a head shot. Krenshaw uses the momentum to regain guard.

Krenshaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pokrovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pokrovski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pokrovski wants to control from the top but Krenshaw keeps moving.
Pokrovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrovski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pokrovski cracks Krenshaw with a solid left hand.
Pokrovski wants to pass the guard but Krenshaw is keeping the position.
Pokrovski preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenshaw is trying to control the position but Pokrovski postures up.
Pokrovski landing some decent shots from guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rusty Krenshaw!