PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyzer has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Richard Rogers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rogers
vs
Dyzer

200 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Dyzer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyzer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dyzer shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick from Dyzer.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Stephen Dyzer has been cut.
Rogers lands a jab to Dyzer's midsection.
Dyzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
Dyzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dyzer shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Dyzer.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers tries to bum rush Dyzer with a series of wild strikes but Dyzer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.

Dyzer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyzer prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Dyzer is controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyzer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rogers is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dyzer trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers is trying to stand.

Dyzer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Rogers postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dyzer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Rogers is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dyzer lands a big shot there that rocks Rogers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dyzer won't let Rogers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dyzer wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.

Dyzer wants to finish this one by submission but Rogers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dyzer.
Dyzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dyzer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rogers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dyzer won't let Rogers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dyzer.
Dyzer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rogers because Dyzer loaded up on that one.
Rogers tries to buck Dyzer off but he can't manage it.

Dyzer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rogers has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Dyzer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rogers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dyzer looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Dyzer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dyzer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Dyzer looking to secure an arm triangle but Rogers defends it well.
Rogers wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dyzer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Dyzer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rogers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rogers shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephen Dyzer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stephen Dyzer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dyzer looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Rogers tries to bum rush Dyzer with a series of wild strikes but Dyzer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers throws a right hand that Dyzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyzer also avoids with ease.
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Richard Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Dyzer dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyzer.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Dyzer avoids them all with ease.

Dyzer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dyzer is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.
Dyzer trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Dyzer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Dyzer passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer punching from mount but Rogers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dyzer trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rogers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Dyzer wants to finish this one by submission but Rogers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dyzer.

Rogers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dyzer.
Dyzer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dyzer controlling from mount.

Rogers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dyzer.
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dyzer looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Dyzer has hold of Rogers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rogers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Dyzer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rogers is surviving well by controlling Dyzer's body position as best he can.
Rogers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rogers trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Dyzer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dyzer misses with a low kick.
Dyzer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Dyzer shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers digs a good hook to Dyzer's body.
Rogers looks to land a combination. Dyzer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dyzer doesn't seem bothered though.
Dyzer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dyzer shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Dyzer avoids it well.
Richard Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyzer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richard Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Dyzer.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Dyzer on that attempt.
Dyzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Dyzer's knee but Dyzer avoids it well.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dyzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Dyzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dyzer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyzer stops Rogers from standing up.
Stephen Dyzer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dyzer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dyzer, into his guard.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Rogers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dyzer, up you get!
Richard Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dyzer.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dyzer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyzer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers swinging wilding here.
Dyzer dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers throws a right hand that Dyzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyzer also avoids with ease.
Dyzer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dyzer backs up against the cage.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Dyzer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rogers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dyzer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richard Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Dyzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a two punch combo.
Dyzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Dyzer moves out of range.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogers is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Dyzer's body.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Dyzer.
Rogers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.

Dyzer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Dyzer is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Dyzer is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand.

Dyzer is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyzer to get the leverage.
Rogers pushes Dyzer off looking to stand but Dyzer dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Dyzer is looking for a kimura here.

Dyzer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dyzer 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyzer!