PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jameson (ranked 2946 p4p, 3034 weight class) and Carlos Rogan (ranked 352 p4p, 365 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jameson
vs
Rogan

177 cm
27
162
3 - 1 - 1

170 cm
27
158
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogan.

Jameson clinches up with Rogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Jameson takes a shot to the head.
Jameson trying to control the position but instead, Rogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jameson into the cage.
Jameson has Rogan pressed against the cage, preventing Rogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rogan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jameson can't fight it off and eventually Rogan manages to take the fight to the floor. Jameson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan stands and throws Jameson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jameson is looking for a sweep.
Jameson's coaches at Average Joe’s Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan wants to stand but Jameson is controlling his arm.
Jameson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rogan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rogan taking a breather here.
Jameson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogan's best efforts.
Rogan passes to full mount!
Jameson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jameson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rogan punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is landing with some decent strikes but Jameson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rogan landing strikes from the mount.

Jameson is rocked!
Rogan avoids the attempt from Jameson to control.
Rogan with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Jameson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogan breaks from Jameson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jameson seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Jameson tries to hold on but Rogan postures up.
Rogan looking to finish Jameson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jameson!
Rogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jameson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan with good strikes from the mount here!
Jameson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jameson's face.

Rogan is working for a guillotine from mount but Jameson frees his head quite easily.
Rogan working the ground and pound effectively.
Rogan lands a big shot to the head and Jameson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Rogan!
After the big win, Carlos Rogan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.