PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Mclaughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Roschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Roschev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrick Mclaughlin's chin.

Mclaughlin
vs
Roschev

171 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

195 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodrick Mclaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Roschev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roschev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Rodrick Mclaughlin has been cut.

Roschev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mclaughlin to the mat! Mclaughlin manages to get full guard.
Mclaughlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roschev's guard.

Roschev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roschev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roschev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mclaughlin is looking to stand up but Roschev won't let him.

Roschev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mclaughlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mclaughlin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Roschev as Mclaughlin shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Roschev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Roschev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mclaughlin's half guard.
Mclaughlin tries to roll over but Roschev keeps him under control.
Roschev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mclaughlin keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclaughlin wants to control but Roschev is keeping busy.
Roschev throwing shots but Mclaughlin is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclaughlin gets back to full guard.
Roschev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roschev trying to control but Mclaughlin is working from the bottom.
Mclaughlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mclaughlin is stalling in the full guard.
Mclaughlin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Roschev wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Mclaughlin has taken Roschev's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Roschev has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrick Mclaughlin!