PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscrow comes to the cage accompanied by Wicked Gil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Roscrow
vs
Strong

190 cm
39
247 lbs
34 - 32 - 0

197 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Roscrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kale Strong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Roscrow misses.
Roscrow sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! Roscrow avoids it this time.
Strong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.

Roscrow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strong sprawls well initially but Roscrow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Roscrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strong told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Roscrow stops Strong from getting back to his feet.
Roscrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roscrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roscrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roscrow wants to pass the guard but Strong is defending well.

Roscrow is working for a kimura but Strong is defending it quite comfortably.
Roscrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roscrow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Roscrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Strong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strong won't allow Roscrow to pass to mount.

Roscrow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roscrow wants to free his trapped foot but Strong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roscrow thows a huge punch but Strong dodges it nicely.
Strong is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roscrow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strong wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roscrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strong.
Strong throws a low kick but Roscrow moves out of range easily.
Kale Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roscrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roscrow looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Strong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strong cracks the inside of Roscrow's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow misses with a low kick.
Roscrow sets himself, and Strong steps forward looking for the clinch! Roscrow avoids it this time.
Strong misses with a combination
and Roscrow counters with a left and a right that stings Strong.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Roscrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roscrow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roscrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strong misses with a double jab.
Strong stuffs the takedown attempt from Roscrow. Roscrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong tries to bum rush Roscrow with a series of wild strikes but Roscrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Roscrow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roscrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roscrow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roscrow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strong's guard.
Roscrow wants to free his trapped foot but Strong is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Roscrow seems to be working for a kimura but Strong defends the submission attempt.
Roscrow is trying to control the action in half guard but Strong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roscrow throwing shots but Strong is blocking nicely.
Roscrow wants to pass to mount but Strong is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Perry Roscrow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Roscrow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Strong misses with a double jab
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong throws a combination that misses
and Roscrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roscrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strong can pounce on him.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roscrow.
Strong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roscrow.
Roscrow swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roscrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Roscrow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strong leaves Roscrow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Roscrow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roscrow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roscrow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
Strong tries to clinch
and Roscrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Kale Strong has been cut.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roscrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roscrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Roscrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roscrow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roscrow is working Strong over with some ground and pound from side control.

Roscrow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Strong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roscrow but great work by Strong.
Roscrow is trying to improve his position.
Strong controls the position.
Roscrow is looking to reverse the position.
Roscrow is working hard here to advance position.
Roscrow gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roscrow is looking to get back to full guard here but Strong has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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!

Roscrow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.

Strong stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Roscrow to get to his feet.
Roscrow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strong tries to counter with a clinch but Roscrow shakes him off and moves away.
Strong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roscrow throws out a powerful jab.
Roscrow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strong circles away.
Roscrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Roscrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Roscrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roscrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roscrow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strong is fending him off so far but Roscrow persists. Nope, Strong circles away and we're back to standing.
Strong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roscrow avoids the body shot from Strong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roscrow.
Strong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roscrow misses with a takedown
and Strong counters with a one-two to the body.
Roscrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow dives in and grabs Strong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strong pushes down on Roscrow's head and hops out.
Roscrow dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Roscrow throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Strong.
Kale Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roscrow needs to keep his hands up - Strong had a free shot at his head there.

Perry Roscrow's cut is getting worse.
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roscrow fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Roscrow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Strong sprawls and moves away.
Strong moves out of range of the body kick.

Strong closes the distance and pushes Roscrow back into the cage.

Strong manages to break the clinch.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roscrow looks to land a combination. Strong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roscrow blocks a head kick by Strong.
Roscrow throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roscrow tries to counter with a takedown but Strong is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Roscrow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roscrow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong throws a lazy head kick

and Roscrow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roscrow is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strong reverses the position - he's now on top in Roscrow's guard.

Roscrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Roscrow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strong is aware though and is defending well.
Strong forces his way into half guard.

Strong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roscrow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strong.
Perry Roscrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Roscrow looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roscrow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
Strong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Roscrow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Strong decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
Strong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Roscrow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strong to the ground. Roscrow is now in Strong's guard.
Strong trying to keep a closed guard but Roscrow is proving a slippery customer.
Roscrow is fighting to break Strong's control of his arms but Strong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roscrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roscrow trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strong wants to stand up but Roscrow is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Roscrow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strong dives on top into guard.

Strong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roscrow is looking for a sweep. Strong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Roscrow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Roscrow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Strong!