PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rogerson (ranked 4217 p4p, 5188 weight class) and Senne Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rogerson
vs
Low

188 cm
22
193
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
200
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Rogerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Senne Low!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Low fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogerson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogerson has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogerson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Low avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogerson goes for a double leg but Low avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Low continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rogerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogerson prevents Low from breaking the clinch.
Low swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Low throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogerson.
Rogerson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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.
Low wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rogerson can't get the takedown.
Low scores with a shot to the side of Rogerson's head.
Low wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogerson won't allow it.
Low scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Low is defending well.
Low throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogerson.
Low lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Low.
Low swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Low scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogerson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Low swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Low.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Low is defending well.
Rogerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Low avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rogerson has Low pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Low manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Low lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogerson blocks an uppercut.
Rogerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Low pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rogerson is breathing heavily.
Low lands with a right to the head.
Rogerson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Low working hard to break the clinch.
Rogerson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Low works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Low swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Low working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Low lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low lands an uppercut.
Low wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Low scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Low is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogerson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Low lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Low.
Nice body punch from Low - that landed with a thud.
Low scores with a shoulder strike.
Low is trying to break free.
Low is pushing Rogerson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Low struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogerson controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Senne Low dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Low cracks Rogerson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rogerson takes one to the chin there.
Rogerson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogerson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Low counter with a right hand.
Low jabs at Rogerson's body.
Low throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Low has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low feints a jab promting Rogerson to slip. Low then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rogerson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Low swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rogerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rogerson trying to control the action but Low is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Low has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogerson is working away from the top position though.
Rogerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Low defending well though.
Rogerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Low's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogerson wants to take a breather but Low is having none of it.
Low won't allow Rogerson to pass to mount.
Low tries to get to full guard but Rogerson has control of the leg.
Low is still trying to improve position.
Rogerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Low is looking to improve his position.
Rogerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogerson with the ground and pound but Low uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rogerson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rogerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Low avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Low utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogerson preventing the sweep.
Rogerson throws a strike but Low rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Low stops Rogerson from standing up.
Low scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogerson has momentary wrist control but Low slips an elbow through the middle.

Low decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rogerson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Senne Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Low swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rogerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rogerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roger Rogerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Low is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogerson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogerson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Low is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogerson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Low is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogerson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Low's head.
Rogerson working the head and body with strikes.
Low avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogerson.
Rogerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Low is trying is best to control the position here.
Rogerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogerson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Low defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low has hold of Rogerson's hands but Rogerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Rogerson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Low defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Low trying to hold on to Rogerson's head to control him but Rogerson postures up.
Rogerson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Low to regain full guard.
Senne Low is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogerson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Low's guard.
Rogerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Rogerson is working for a kimura but Low is defending it quite comfortably.
Low avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogerson.
Rogerson prevents Low from improving his position.
Low avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogerson.
Rogerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Low's head.
Rogerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low is staying active underneath Rogerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogerson controlling the action here.
Rogerson thows a huge punch but Low dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Low can do anything to dispel that myth.
Low is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogerson throwing shots but Low is blocking nicely.
Low is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogerson's back!
Low punches the canvas rather than the man.
Low lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rogerson trying to get back to his feet but Low is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rogerson could be in trouble here!
Low has Rogerson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Low avoiding Rogerson 's attempts to control his hands.
Rogerson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rogerson is trying to get back to his feet but Low has full control of the position and if anything, Rogerson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Low scores with punches to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Low lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rogerson hold on?!
Low punches Rogerson on the ear.
Low lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rogerson.
Roger Rogerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogerson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Rogerson.
I think Low 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senne Low!