PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Rosgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Humphry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humphry has chosen Iggy And The Stooges - as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rosgen
vs
Humphry

198 cm
25
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
29
255 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Rosgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Humphry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rosgen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Humphry to the mat! Humphry manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Humphry trying to control the position.
Humphry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rosgen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rosgen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Humphry misses the shot to the body.

Rosgen closes the distance and clinches.
Humphry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosgen lands an elbow just above Humphry 's eye.

It looks like Derek Humphry has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Humphry as the two fighters clinch.
Humphry misses with a body punch.
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!
Humphry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosgen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Humphry prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosgen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Humphry struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosgen controls his hands.
Rosgen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Humphry prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Rosgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosgen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Humphry after a bit of a struggle.
Rosgen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Humphry pulls his leg out and moves away.

Humphry moves into the clinch.
Humphry misses with a body punch.
Rosgen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Humphry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosgen wants to take the fight to the mat but Humphry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Humphry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Humphry misses with a body punch.
Rosgen has Humphry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Humphry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Humphry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humphry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosgen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosgen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Humphry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rosgen is defending well.
Humphry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rosgen up against the cage.
Humphry stops a takedown attempt from Rosgen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosgen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Humphry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosgen's elbow.
Humphry misses with a body punch.
Humphry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosgen's elbow.
Rosgen tries for a takedown but Humphry manages to get underhooks.
Rosgen prevents a body shot from Humphry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosgen is working for takedown but Humphry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Humphry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Humphry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Humphry throws a head punch that misses.
Rosgen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rosgen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Humphry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rosgen slips a jab from Humphry.

Rosgen dives in and scores a takedown into Humphry's guard.
Humphry trying to keep a closed guard but Rosgen is proving a slippery customer.
Humphry trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Derek Humphry wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rosgen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greg Rosgen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humphry misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Humphry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosgen has a takedown stuffed.
Humphry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Humphry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosgen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humphry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Humphry wants to land a leg kick but Rosgen is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Humphry lands a nice looking body shot.
Rosgen connects with a body shot.
Humphry looks gassed!
Rosgen shoots in for a double leg but Humphry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Rosgen takes the fight into the clinch.
Rosgen lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Rosgen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Humphry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Humphry connects with a looping right hand.

Humphry dives in and scores a takedown into Rosgen's guard.
Humphry trying to control but Rosgen is working from the bottom.
Rosgen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rosgen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Humphry tries to hold on but Rosgen postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosgen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Rosgen working for a guillotine from mount but Humphry is in no mood to give up.
Humphry is trying to escape the mount.
Humphry is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosgen lands a nice shot to the head.
Rosgen dominating with strikes here.
Rosgen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosgen wants to control the pace but Humphry is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rosgen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Humphry is now in Rosgen's guard. A big mistake from Rosgen there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humphry wants to control from the top but Rosgen keeps moving.
Greg Rosgen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Humphry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Rosgen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Humphry is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rosgen.
Rosgen is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Humphry crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Humphry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rosgen can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosgen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rosgen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Humphry off and has taken his back!

Rosgen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Humphry is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Humphry is in bad spot here.

Rosgen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Humphry knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Humphry for a finish.
Rosgen trying to control momentarily.

Humphry showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humphry wants to control his opponent's hands but Rosgen gets his hands free.
Humphry is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rosgen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Humphry as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rosgen!

That has opened up Derek Humphry's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rosgen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rosgen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Rosgen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosgen wants to control but Humphry is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Rosgen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derek Humphry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Rosgen.
Humphry wants to clinch up but Rosgen keeps it at a distance.
Humphry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Humphry wants it to stay on the feet.
Rosgen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Humphry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rosgen somewhat.
Rosgen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humphry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rosgen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Humphry defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Rosgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humphry misses with a two punch combination.

Humphry scores with a takedown into Rosgen's guard.
Humphry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rosgen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Humphry is desperately trying to improve his position but Rosgen has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Rosgen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Humphry wants to control but Rosgen is having none of it.
Humphry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rosgen lands a big elbow.

The cut above Derek Humphry's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Humphry tries to hold on but Rosgen postures up.
Humphry is squirming around, avoiding Rosgen's attempts to control the action.
Rosgen avoids the attempt from Humphry to control.
Rosgen raining down shots from the mount!
Derek Humphry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humphry is squirming around, avoiding Rosgen's attempts to control the action.
Rosgen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Humphry can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Derek Humphry's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derek Humphry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Greg Rosgen!