PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rogov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Lens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogov comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Memory Remains. Lens has chosen End of Days as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Rogov
vs
Lens

193 cm
18
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
249 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rogov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Lens!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lens shoots in and drives through. Rogov sprawls well.
A jab from Rogov does it's job there.

It looks like Aleksander Lens has been cut.
Rogov wants to clinch.
Rogov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lens doesn't seem bothered though.
Lens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogov swivels and escapes.
Rogov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lens swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogov.
Rogov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Rogov drives through and clinches with Lens against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rogov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rogov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rogov is defending well.
Alexander Rogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Lens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rogov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lens backwards.
Rogov tries to pull guard but Lens won't allow it.
Rogov can't break the clinch.
Lens wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogov stalling in the clinch but Lens improves position.
Rogov misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lens.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogov.

Lens gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rogov is looking for a sweep. Lens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lens is trying to control. Rogov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lens looks gassed!
Rogov trying to hold on to Lens's head to control him but Lens postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rogov pushes Lens off and gets back to his feet.
Rogov misses with a body shot.
Rogov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogov tries to clinch but Lens moves out of range.
Lens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Rogov gets a clinch.
Rogov is trying to break the clinch but Lens is controlling him.
Lens tries for a takedown but Rogov manages to get underhooks.

Rogov successfully pulls guard.
Rogov wants to get back to his feet but Lens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rogov working a defensive guard here.
Rogov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lens advances to half guard.
Lens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogov keeps working.

Lens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogov sees it coming and defends easily.

Rogov looking for submissions off his back.
Rogov pushes Lens off looking to stand but Lens dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogov trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rogov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Lens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogov tries to clinch up.
Rogov dodges the punch combination from Lens.
Rogov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lens's waist but Lens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogov off to one side.
Lens misses with a few strikes there.
Rogov swinging wildly here.

Rogov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lens, pushing him back against the cage.
Rogov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lens prevents Rogov from breaking the clinch.

Lens jumps guard and drags Rogov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lens wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lens wants to stand but Rogov is controlling the position.
Rogov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lens tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogov wants to stand and escape but instead Lens has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogov working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogov looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogov sizes up Lens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rogov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lens.
Rogov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogov wants to clinch but Lens slips to the side

and Lens counters by moving into the clinch.
Lens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogov prevents it.
Lens is breathing heavily.
Lens lands a right hand.
Rogov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Rogov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rogov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander Rogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Lens.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lens.

Rogov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Rogov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Lens's cut.
That's time! Rogov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lens drives through and clinches with Rogov against the cage.
Rogov lands a right hand.
Lens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rogov is pressed up against the cage. Lens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogov down to the mat. Rogov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Rogov instigates a clinch.
Rogov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogov lands with a short shot to the head.

Lens wants the takedown. Rogov is fighting it off but Lens persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rogov's guard against the cage.
Lens stops Rogov from standing up.
Rogov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogov keeping full guard, as Lens tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rogov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov trying to control the position but instead, Lens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogov into the cage.
Rogov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lens backwards.
Rogov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander Rogov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Lens.
Rogov controlling the action here for a moment.
Lens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rogov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov tries to break the clinch but Lens is controlling the position.
Rogov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rogov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lens is controlling him.
Rogov keeping moving, preventing Lens from controlling successfully.

Rogov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rogov has his foot on Lens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lens works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lens is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lens wants to control from the top but Rogov keeps moving.
Lens won't allow Rogov to get back to his feet.
Rogov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lens controls the pace.
Rogov keeping moving, preventing Lens from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aleksander Lens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lens slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander Rogov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lens connects with a crisp jab.
Rogov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lens.
Rogov shoots in and drives through. Lens sprawls well.
Alexander Rogov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rogov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogov wants to get back to his feet but Lens drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lens scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Lens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rogov!
A very excited looking Alexander Rogov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.