PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Czlowiek Rozjebunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czlowiek Rozjebunda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rozjebunda
vs
Gatsby

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Czlowiek Rozjebunda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozjebunda throws a jab when Gatsby was well out of range.
Rozjebunda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rozjebunda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Rozjebunda closes the distance and clinches.

Gatsby has picked Rozjebunda up - he's going for a ride! Gatsby dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rozjebunda is trying to escape back to his feet but Gatsby uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gatsby lands an elbow.

Gatsby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rozjebunda is looking for a sweep.
Gatsby is looking to take a break and control but Rozjebunda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby prevents Rozjebunda from escaping the position.
Gatsby working away.
Gatsby working the ground and pound.

Gatsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rozjebunda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gatsby lands a few punches from side control.
Gatsby working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozjebunda tries to buck Gatsby off but Gatsby is having none of it.
Rozjebunda is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
Rozjebunda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gatsby off and has taken his back!
Gatsby turns into Rozjebunda and is now in his guard.
Gatsby content to stall in guard here.
Gatsby landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rozjebunda keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozjebunda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gatsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rozjebunda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gatsby uses it to pass to side control.
Rozjebunda is looking for a sweep.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rozjebunda keeps working.
Gatsby grinds an elbow into Rozjebunda's temple.
Gatsby lands an elbow.
Gatsby is putting a hurting on Rozjebunda here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rozjebunda trying to remain calm as Gatsby controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rozjebunda to see if he's OK.
Rozjebunda is letting Gatsby control him for a moment.
Rozjebunda is looking for a sweep.
Gatsby lands some shots froms side control.

Gatsby has an Americana. Rozjebunda didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gatsby is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gatsby hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Gatsby!