PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Rostenkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino comes to the cage accompanied by Freaks and Geeks. Jax Rostenkowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gambino
vs
Rostenkowski

182 cm
27
166 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

200 cm
34
197 lbs
25 - 9 - 0

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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jax Rostenkowski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostenkowski darts in trying to clinch
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rostenkowski tries to clinch up but Gambino circles away and keeps his distance.
Rostenkowski throws a solid leg kick but Gambino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rostenkowski.
A head kick misses from Rostenkowski.
Rostenkowski throws a hook but Gambino blocks it.
Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rostenkowski.
Gambino misses with a body kick.
Gambino blocks a low kick nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rostenkowski misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rostenkowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rostenkowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rostenkowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Rostenkowski throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Jax Rostenkowski has been cut.
Rostenkowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rostenkowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Gambino's head.
Gambino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Rostenkowski misses.
Rostenkowski thumps Gambino with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rostenkowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rostenkowski thows a body kick. Gambino tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gambino misses with an uppercut. Rostenkowski saw that one coming.
Gambino throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostenkowski throws a low kick but Gambino avoids it.
Rostenkowski throws a low kick but Gambino moves out of range easily.
Rostenkowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rostenkowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rostenkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rostenkowski.
Rostenkowski wants to clinch up but Gambino keeps it at a distance.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rostenkowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rostenkowski scores with a leg kick.
Gambino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rostenkowski.
Gambino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rostenkowski.
Rostenkowski throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostenkowski stuns Gambino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rostenkowski.
Gambino misses with the combination.
Rostenkowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gambino counters with a left to the body.
Gambino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gambino scores with a jab. Rostenkowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rostenkowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rostenkowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rostenkowski scores with a punch to the head.
Gambino checks the leg kick.
Gambino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Rostenkowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rostenkowski misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Gambino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rostenkowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Rostenkowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Rostenkowski lands.
Rostenkowski misses with a low kick.
Rostenkowski throws a looping overhand right but Gambino ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Rostenkowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rostenkowski lands an overhand right.
Rostenkowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rostenkowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rostenkowski. Gambino does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rostenkowski connects with a looping right hand.
Gambino throws a head kick that misses.

Gambino gets tackled into the cage by Rostenkowski. Rostenkowski maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Rostenkowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jax Rostenkowski's cut.
That's time! Gambino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gambino misses the shot to the body.
Gambino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostenkowski.
A leg kick checked by Gambino.
Rostenkowski dodges the punch combination from Gambino.
Rostenkowski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Rostenkowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Gambino's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jax Rostenkowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gambino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rostenkowski.
Nice shot lands for Rostenkowski.
Rostenkowski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rostenkowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Rostenkowski.
Gambino cracks Rostenkowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rostenkowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambino manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Gambino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rostenkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rostenkowski, right into the meat.
Gambino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gambino misses with a wild combination.
Jax Rostenkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostenkowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rostenkowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambino moves away.
Gambino checks a low kick from Rostenkowski.
A combination from Gambino does no damage.
Nice cross by Rostenkowski.
Rostenkowski throws a head kick that misses.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rostenkowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rostenkowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambino manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostenkowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Rostenkowski moves into the clinch.
Rostenkowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rostenkowski scores with a knee to the head.
Gambino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rostenkowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gambino backwards.

Rostenkowski breaks from the clinch.
Gambino misses with a left hand
and Rostenkowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Gambino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rostenkowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gambino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rostenkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Rostenkowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gambino is able to avoid easily.
Rostenkowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Gambino.
Rostenkowski misses with a left hand
enabling Gambino to counter with a crisp jab.
Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Gambino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Rostenkowski slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rostenkowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino with a hook.
Gambino takes one to the side of the head.
Rostenkowski delivers a nice body kick.
Gambino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostenkowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gambino is out of range and Rostenkowski settles back down.
Rostenkowski jabs Gambino right on the nose. Gambino blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rostenkowski misses with a hook.
Rostenkowski wants to slow Gambino down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rostenkowski, as that shot connected.
Gambino misses with a series of wild punches.
Gambino throws out a loose jab but Rostenkowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rostenkowski feints and then cracks Gambino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambino down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rostenkowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rostenkowski there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Rostenkowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jax Rostenkowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gambino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rostenkowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gambino on the side of the head.
Rostenkowski throws a hook but Gambino blocks it.
Gambino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rostenkowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Rostenkowski throws a shot to the body.
Rostenkowski throws a leg kick which misses Gambino's front leg but catches the back leg as Gambino tries to avoid it.
Rostenkowski thuds his shin into the meat of Gambino's side.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rostenkowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Rostenkowski.
Gambino throws a body punch but Rostenkowski moves out of range.
Rostenkowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Gambino.
Rostenkowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gambino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
Gambino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rostenkowski loads up on a big right hand but Gambino slips the punch.
Gambino misses with an uppercut
and Rostenkowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Rostenkowski thumps Gambino with a low kick.
Rostenkowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rostenkowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gambino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rostenkowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rostenkowski lands with a hook. Gambino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostenkowski thumps Gambino with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostenkowski scores with a hook.

Rostenkowski drives through and clinches with Gambino against the cage.
Rostenkowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gambino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rostenkowski tries a body shot but Gambino blocks it.
Gambino tries to circle away but Rostenkowski has him pinned against the cage.

Rostenkowski breaks the clinch.
A big left from Rostenkowski misses.
Gambino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rostenkowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rostenkowski cracks the inside of Gambino's front leg.
Gambino walks into a jab.
Rostenkowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostenkowski throws a shot from downtown. Gambino moves away and avoids it.
Rostenkowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rostenkowski throws a hook to the side of Gambino's head but Gambino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rostenkowski looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range.
Rostenkowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gambino cracks Rostenkowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rostenkowski throws a lazy head kick
and Gambino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rostenkowski thinking.
Rostenkowski misses with a low kick.
Rostenkowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gambino checks it well.
Rostenkowski slips under a jab.
Gambino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gambino does no damage.
Rostenkowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rostenkowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rostenkowski throws a hook but Gambino avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rostenkowski tries to clinch but Gambino is having none of it.
Gambino swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by Rostenkowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rostenkowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Childish Gambino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rostenkowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Rostenkowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rostenkowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Rostenkowski!
A victorious Jax Rostenkowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.