PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Rogowicz (ranked 3064 p4p, 4310 weight class) and Diloktham Singhapat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singhapat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stillborn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rogowicz
vs
Singhapat

167 cm
18
137
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamil Rogowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diloktham Singhapat!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Singhapat forces Rogowicz back against the cage and clinches.
Singhapat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Rogowicz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Singhapat uses from the top position.
Rogowicz has a closed guard, preventing Singhapat from standing up.

Rogowicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singhapat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rogowicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singhapat stopping the sweep attempt from Rogowicz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogowicz is working an open guard so Singhapat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rogowicz shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogowicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Singhapat circles away.
Rogowicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singhapat manages to avoid it.
Singhapat looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Singhapat darts in and clinches Rogowicz up against the cage.
Singhapat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Singhapat lands a shot to the body.
Rogowicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rogowicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Singhapat is pushing Rogowicz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rogowicz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogowicz tries to pull guard but Singhapat won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Rogowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogowicz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Singhapat to keep the fight standing.
Singhapat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogowicz's defenses.

It looks like Kamil Rogowicz has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Singhapat obliges.
Singhapat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogowicz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Singhapat.
Singhapat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Singhapat to work.
Singhapat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Singhapat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singhapat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogowicz jumps guard but Singhapat stands there with Rogowicz around his waist. Rogowicz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Singhapat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Singhapat.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.

Singhapat has Rogowicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Singhapat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Singhapat stalling the fight.
Singhapat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogowicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singhapat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogowicz's efforts to push away.
Singhapat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogowicz's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogowicz is working for takedown but Singhapat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Singhapat digs a right hand underneath Rogowicz's ribcage. Rogowicz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Singhapat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Singhapat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Singhapat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rogowicz has Singhapat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Singhapat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Singhapat stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singhapat stalling.
The referee calls for Singhapat to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.

Singhapat gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diloktham Singhapat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Rogowicz's cut.
That's time! Rogowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Singhapat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singhapat.
A left hand lands to the body for Singhapat.
Singhapat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rogowicz's defenses.
Singhapat stalls.
A short left from Singhapat.
Singhapat lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Rogowicz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singhapat lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogowicz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Singhapat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Singhapat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Singhapat lands an elbow inside that Rogowicz shrugs off.
Singhapat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogowiczs head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogowicz looking for a takedown.
Singhapat has Rogowicz pressed against the cage, preventing Rogowicz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogowicz wants to stall.
Singhapat prevents Rogowicz from breaking the clinch.
Singhapat working Rogowicz over with knees to the body.
Rogowicz tries to score a body lock takedown but Singhapat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Rogowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singhapat lands an elbow inside that Rogowicz shrugs off.
Singhapat landing knees to the body.
Singhapat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singhapat lands with a right to the head.
Singhapat lands a right hand.
Singhapat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rogowicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Singhapat is keeping busy.
Diloktham Singhapat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogowicz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Singhapat.
Rogowicz letting Singhapat take a breather here.
Singhapat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogowicz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singhapat has him pressed against the cage.
Rogowicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Singhapat is keeping busy.
Singhapat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for Singhapat to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogowicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Singhapat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Singhapat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogowicz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogowicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Singhapat avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singhapat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singhapat continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singhapat.
Singhapat lands a good knee to the midsection. Rogowicz won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Singhapat.
Singhapat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Singhapat lands a damaging elbow.
Singhapat avoiding damage.
Singhapat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.
Rogowicz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Singhapat darts in and clinches Rogowicz up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Singhapat.
Singhapat leaning against his opponent.
Rogowicz being controlled against the cage.
Singhapat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Singhapat connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singhapat stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Singhapat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diloktham Singhapat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kamil Rogowicz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Rogowicz or perhaps it was just good defense by Singhapat, which made it look bad.
Rogowicz tries to clinch there but Singhapat circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Singhapat as Rogowicz shoots in.

Singhapat closes the distance and pushes Rogowicz back into the cage.
Singhapat gets underhooks to prevent Rogowicz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Rogowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singhapat.
Singhapat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogowiczs head.
Singhapat scores with a shot to the side of Rogowicz's head.
Singhapat lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singhapat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Singhapat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogowicz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Singhapat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Singhapat.
Singhapat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Singhapat.
Singhapat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogowiczs head.
Singhapat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Singhapat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Singhapat controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.
Rogowicz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singhapat as he avoids it easily.

Singhapat closes the distance and pushes Rogowicz back into the cage.
Singhapat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rogowicz up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Singhapat controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Singhapat.
Singhapat pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.

Singhapat moves into the clinch.
Singhapat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogowicz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat blocks a body shot from Rogowicz.
Singhapat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Singhapat lands an elbow that stopped Rogowicz in his tracks for a moment.
Rogowicz letting Singhapat take a breather here.
Singhapat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Singhapat has Rogowicz pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.

Singhapat darts in and clinches Rogowicz up against the cage.
Rogowicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rogowicz up against the cage.
Singhapat works on Rogowicz's body with a couple of short punches.
Singhapat is stalling here.
Singhapat lands a knee to the body.
Rogowicz is trying to pull guard but Singhapat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Singhapat with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Singhapat to work.
Singhapat lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diloktham Singhapat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singhapat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diloktham Singhapat!