PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 1648 p4p, 2356 weight class) and Chuck Roast (ranked 236 p4p, 315 weight class). Chuck Roast will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kaspersky
vs
Roast

180 cm
20
188
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
190
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Roast!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Roast misses.
Kaspersky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roast.
Roast has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kaspersky darts in looking for a takedown but Roast gets double underhooks and turns Kaspersky into the cage.
Kaspersky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roast pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chuck Roast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaspersky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kaspersky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roast misses with a right hand

and Kaspersky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaspersky is working away from the top position though.
Roast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaspersky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roast defending well though.
Kaspersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roast regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaspersky.
Roast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaspersky 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.
Kaspersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaspersky throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely.
Kaspersky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaspersky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaspersky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaspersky postures up in Roast's guard and throws a big left but Roast blocks it.
Roast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky postures up in Roast's guard and throws a big left but Roast blocks it.
Kaspersky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaspersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaspersky works over Roast with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roast can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaspersky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roast's head.
Kaspersky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaspersky with a nice head shot there.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Roast has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspersky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaspersky landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaspersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roast trying to control the position.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaspersky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaspersky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaspersky trying to control but Roast is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaspersky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
That's time! Kaspersky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kaspersky ducks under a wild hook from Roast.
Roast cracks Kaspersky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaspersky or perhaps it was just good defense by Roast, which made it look bad.
Roast throws a looping overhand right but Kaspersky ducks down to avoid it.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roast sprawls and moves away.
Roast fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaspersky dives in and scores a takedown into Roast's guard.
Kaspersky trying to control but Roast is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky tries to free his leg and advance position but Roast is retaining full guard.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaspersky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaspersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing.
Roast wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaspersky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaspersky throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kaspersky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kaspersky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roast passes into side control.
Kaspersky is looking for a sweep.
Kaspersky is trying to control Roast's posture but Roast avoids it.
Kaspersky throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky is looking for a sweep.

Roast decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kaspersky to his feet.
A head kick misses from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky walks into a straight right hand from Roast.
Kaspersky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roast throws out the jab.
Roast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaspersky momentarily.
Kaspersky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roast.
Kaspersky feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roast misses with a hook.
Kaspersky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roast fails to land with a series of punches.
Roast throws a right and a left that Kaspersky avoids nicely.
Kaspersky tries to counter with a takedown but Roast is quick to defend against it.
Roast throws a looping overhand right but Kaspersky ducks down to avoid it.
Roast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kaspersky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaspersky is trying to control the action in half guard but Roast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaspersky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaspersky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Roast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Roast misses with a right hand

and Kaspersky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaspersky.
Roast seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaspersky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaspersky throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely.
Kaspersky chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaspersky landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky scoring with some ground and pound.
Roast keeping moving, preventing Kaspersky from controlling successfully.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Roast keeps moving.
Kaspersky throws a big elbow that misses.
Roast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaspersky is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaspersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaspersky trying to control but Roast is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

Kaspersky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Roast has picked Kaspersky up and slammed him! Kaspersky can't keep hold of the triangle and Roast manages to pass to side control!
Kaspersky is looking for a sweep.
Kaspersky wants to control but Roast postures up.
Kaspersky tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kaspersky swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky tries to improve his position but instead Roast has taken his back!
Kaspersky tries to break free.
Roast avoiding Kaspersky 's attempts to control his hands.
Roast controlling well, preventing Kaspersky from escaping the position.
Kaspersky trying to control the position but Roast manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Kaspersky right now.
Kaspersky manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roast's guard. Nice work there by Kaspersky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaspersky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaspersky chips away with some ground and pound.
Roast is pulling down on Kaspersky's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaspersky, at least for the moment.
Kaspersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaspersky landing with the ground and pound.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Roast keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaspersky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

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