PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Von Vincent (ranked 4215 p4p, 4159 weight class) and Roel Kreshnik (ranked 432 p4p, 430 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vincent
vs
Kreshnik

170 cm
18
143
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Von Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Kreshnik!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreshnik with a nice cross.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the head.
Vincent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kreshnik swivels and escapes.
Kreshnik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreshnik throws an overhand right that lands on Vincent's shoulder, as Vincent tries to avoid the shot.
Vincent appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kreshnik connects with a body shot that sends Vincent's belly button to the back.
Kreshnik scores with a jab to the body.
Vincent walks into a jab.
Kreshnik lands a slapping body shot.
Vincent walks into a left hand.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vincent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreshnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreshnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vincents jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kreshnik lands a right hook to the body.
Kreshnik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vincent's head backwards.
Kreshnik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent tries to move into range but Kreshnik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vincent takes a swing at Kreshnik's ribcage but misses.
Vincent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreshnik scores with a hook.
Kreshnik cracks Vincent with an open hand slap.
Vincent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kreshnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kreshnik misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreshnik.
Kreshnik misses with a body shot.
Kreshnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vincent had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vincent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreshnik.
Kreshnik lands a really nice looking cross but Vincent seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreshnik connects with a crisp jab.
Kreshnik swings for the body but Vincent moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreshnik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vincent. Vincent circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kreshnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreshnik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vincent momentarily.
Kreshnik lands with a shot to the body.
Vincent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vincent misses with a hook. Kreshnik ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreshnik! But no joy.
Kreshnik throws a body punch but Vincent moves out of range.
Vincent tries to counter with a takedown but Kreshnik is quick to defend against it.
Vincent throws a good cross that connects.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vincent walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vincent looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreshnik is just out of range.
Kreshnik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vincent takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vincent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreshnik lands a jab to Vincent's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roel Kreshnik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kreshnik 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Kreshnik!
After winning the bout, Roel Kreshnik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.