PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The RocknRolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RocknRolla is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Colonna Sonora. The RocknRolla will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Poroshenko
vs
RocknRolla

190 cm
28
265 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

202 cm
28
270 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The RocknRolla!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RocknRolla misses with a wild combination.
Poroshenko shoots in but no luck this time.
RocknRolla misses with a shot to the body
and Poroshenko counters with a left and a right that stings RocknRolla.
RocknRolla scoring well with a low kick there.
Poroshenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from RocknRolla.
Poroshenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poroshenko tries to move into range but RocknRolla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Poroshenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poroshenko.
RocknRolla misses with a wild combination.
Poroshenko throws a big counter combination but RocknRolla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poroshenko's head.
RocknRolla misses the jab.
RocknRolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poroshenko moves out of range of the strikes.
As RocknRolla looks to move away, Poroshenko throws a big counter combo but RocknRolla just gets out of the way.
RocknRolla throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poroshenko shoots in and drives through. RocknRolla sprawls well.
RocknRolla loads up on a big right hand but Poroshenko slips the punch.
RocknRolla throws a head kick but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko tries to counter by clinching up but RocknRolla breaks away and moves out of range.
A left and a right from RocknRolla both land. Nice combination.
RocknRolla throws a looping overhand right but Poroshenko ducks down to avoid it.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The RocknRolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Poroshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick but Poroshenko moved away.
Poroshenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
RocknRolla throws a right hand that misses
and Poroshenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RocknRolla throws a low kick but Poroshenko moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Poroshenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
RocknRolla tries to land a leg kick but Poroshenko saw it coming and moves away.
Poroshenko tries to counter with a takedown but RocknRolla is quick to defend against it.
RocknRolla misses with an uppercut.
Poroshenko feinted with a counter takedown.
RocknRolla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poroshenko is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts RocknRolla, as that shot connected.
RocknRolla misses with a combination

and Poroshenko counters with a single leg into guard. RocknRolla didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RocknRolla pulls Poroshenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Poroshenko from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko postures up in RocknRolla's guard and throws a big left but RocknRolla blocks it.
Poroshenko won't allow RocknRolla to sweep him here.
Poroshenko throws an elbow that misses. RocknRolla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poroshenko's guard. Nice move by RocknRolla!

Poroshenko is looking to sweep but instead, RocknRolla has passed into half guard.
Poroshenko gets back to full guard.
Poroshenko has RocknRolla pulled in close to control his posture.
Poroshenko wants to get back to his feet but RocknRolla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Poroshenko is retaining full guard.
Poroshenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poroshenko wants to improve his position but instead RocknRolla has moved into half guard.

Poroshenko makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
RocknRolla thuds his right hand into Poroshenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
RocknRolla misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The RocknRolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

RocknRolla scores with a three punch combo!
A combination from RocknRolla does no damage.
Poroshenko attempts a counter takedown but RocknRolla avoids it well and moves away.
Poroshenko takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for RocknRolla.
RocknRolla tries to clinch but Poroshenko moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from RocknRolla misses the target.
RocknRolla throws a lazy right hand but Poroshenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poroshenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
RocknRolla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poroshenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but RocknRolla just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko shoots for a double leg takedown but RocknRolla sprawls well. He's pushed Poroshenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from RocknRolla fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poroshenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RocknRolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poroshenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The RocknRolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
RocknRolla throws a low kick, looking for Poroshenko's leg but Poroshenko calmly moves out of range.
Poroshenko attempts a counter takedown but RocknRolla avoids it well and moves away.
RocknRolla throws a solid leg kick but Poroshenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at RocknRolla.
Poroshenko staying out of range there.
Poroshenko ducks under a wild hook from RocknRolla.
Poroshenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
RocknRolla throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
RocknRolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RocknRolla connects with the punch.
A big left from RocknRolla misses.
Poroshenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
RocknRolla misses with a right hand
letting Poroshenko counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poroshenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
RocknRolla tries to clinch but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A cross from RocknRolla lands.

Petro Poroshenko's cut is getting worse.
RocknRolla lands a jab to the head.
The RocknRolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from RocknRolla misses
and Poroshenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
RocknRolla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
RocknRolla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
RocknRolla tried to score with a low kick but Poroshenko checks it.
Poroshenko throwing a counter right hand but RocknRolla manages to avoid it.
RocknRolla scores with a nice right hand.

Poroshenko is rocked!
Poroshenko looks up at the clock. Bad move! RocknRolla lands a right hand from hell, dropping Poroshenko. RocknRolla pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The RocknRolla! The RocknRolla retains his heavyweight title!
The RocknRolla decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.