PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cade McCrary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cade McCrary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rogers
vs
McCrary

185 cm
21
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
193 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cade McCrary!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrary fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by McCrary.

It looks like Eric Rogers has been cut.
McCrary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrary misses with a low kick.
Rogers tries to clinch but McCrary moves out of range.
Cade McCrary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCrary throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by McCrary.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrary moves away.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - McCrary circles away.
McCrary keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by McCrary.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but McCrary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers blocks a head kick by McCrary.
A punch combination from McCrary misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCrary misses with a double jab.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCrary tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCrary to the ground. McCrary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCrary as he avoids it easily.
McCrary changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCrary misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McCrary misses.
Some wild striking there from McCrary.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but McCrary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCrary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cade McCrary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCrary circles away.
McCrary throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrary avoids the body shot from Rogers.
McCrary scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrary scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
McCrary scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCrary.
McCrary tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but McCrary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCrary stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCrary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogers tries to clinch up but McCrary circles away and keeps his distance.
McCrary jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rogers. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrary throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
McCrary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCrary lands with a shot to the body.
McCrary swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Horrible takedown by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by McCrary which made him look bad.
No joy there for McCrary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from McCrary.
Rogers blocks a head kick by McCrary.
McCrary throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from McCrary.
McCrary lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogers looks for a takedown but McCrary sprawls well.
McCrary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rogers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrary fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCrary scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.

McCrary lands a big head kick that sends Rogers tumbling to the mat! McCrary takes a step backwards and waves Rogers back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rogers is rocked!
McCrary lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from McCrary.
McCrary fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - McCrary scores with a four punch combination!
McCrary is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rogers rather than just go for the knockout.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rogers got wobbled bad by a big combination! McCrary presses forward with punches and knees until Rogers stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rogers closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cade McCrary!