PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has chosen I Am A Real American as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bakreek
vs
Rogers

188 cm
30
212 lbs
10 - 20 - 0

188 cm
40
221 lbs
34 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Bakreek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bakreek as he avoids it easily.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Bakreek dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!

Rogers clinches.
Bakreek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers working aggressively here.

Bakreek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakreek.

Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bakreek.

Bakreek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakreek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bakreek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers is looking to control Bakreek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakreek thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Bakreek throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bakreek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bakreek has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakreek winds up and cracks Rogers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bakreek wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bakreek.
Bakreek throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Bakreek not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bakreek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bakreek is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
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!
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakreek.
Bakreek wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakreek.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bakreek.
Bakreek throws a strike but Rogers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bakreek trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakreek throwing strikes but missing.
Bakreek postures up in Rogers's guard and throws a big left but Rogers blocks it.
Bakreek throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakreek.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Bakreek from controlling successfully.
Bakreek throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek tries to stand but Rogers is controlling from the bottom.
Bakreek throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakreek's guard. Nice move by Rogers!
Rogers throws an elbow that misses. Bakreek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogers's guard. Nice move by Bakreek!
Bakreek is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bakreek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakreek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bakreek throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Bakreek from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bakreek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bakreek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Bakreek is avoiding it.
Bakreek misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bakreek connects with a single shot there.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Bakreek slips the punch.
Bakreek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bakreek.

Bakreek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rogers was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakreek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bakreek throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jeff Bakreek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakreek.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Bakreek wants to hit a switch here but Rogers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bakreek there!
Bakreek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bakreek tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bakreek gets back to half guard.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek wants to get back to full guard.
Bakreek is trying to control but can't.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakreek's head.
Bakreek controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bakreek tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers prevents Bakreek from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakreek is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Bakreek.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Bakreek is avoiding it.
Bakreek dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bakreek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakreek controls his hands.
Rogers presses Bakreek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bakreek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek is trying to force a seperation but Rogers has the dominant position.
Bakreek wants to stall.

Bakreek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Bakreek.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Bakreek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bakreek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Bakreek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Bakreek circles away and keeps his distance.

Rogers connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bakreek to the floor! Rogers dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like Jeff Bakreek has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakreek's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bakreek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakreek is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Bakreek's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bakreek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Bakreek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bakreek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakreek looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Bakreek.
Bakreek tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakreek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Bakreek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bakreek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Bakreek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bakreek prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek is just content to waste time from the top position. Rogers takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bakreek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bakreek throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakreek's guard. Nice move by Rogers!
Bakreek wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Bakreek trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bakreek pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek'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.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Bakreek is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bakreek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeff Bakreek.
A combination from Bakreek does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers throws a right hand that Bakreek ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakreek also avoids with ease.
Bakreek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers tries to clinch up but Bakreek circles away and keeps his distance.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Bakreek ducks down to avoid it.
Bakreek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rogers rushes Bakreek and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Bakreek improves position.
Rogers misses with a punch to the body.
Bakreek tries to break the clinch but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bakreek is trying to push Rogers away but Rogers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rogers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Rogers.
A short uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers letting Bakreek take a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
Rogers is working Bakreek over against the cage.
Rogers lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rogers lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers cracks Bakreek with a good jab.

Bakreek is rocked!
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Bakreek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers throws a powerful right kick. Bakreek tried to block low but the kick was high! Bakreek was taken right off of his feet! Rogers jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Rogers!