PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Rowland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Rowland
vs
Jigster

169 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Rowland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jigster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowland avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rowland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rowland lands a nice short elbow.
Jigster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rowland.
Jigster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rowland.
Jigster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rowland.
Jigster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rowland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rowland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jigster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rowland tries to stand but Jigster is controlling from the bottom.
Rowland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jigster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rowland is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rowland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rowland throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rowland throws a big right hand that misses.
Rowland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jigster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rowland.
Jigster is trying to control the position but Rowland postures up.
Rowland throws an elbow that misses. Jigster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rowland's guard. Nice move by Jigster!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowland has his hands on Jigster's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jigster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jigster stopping the sweep attempt from Rowland.
Jigster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rowland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jigster trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jigster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jigster is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowland has wrist control.
Rowland is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowland keeping moving, preventing Jigster from controlling successfully.

Jigster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jigster stuffs the takedown.
Jigster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rowland.
Rowland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jigster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowland dodges the punch combination from Jigster.
Rowland shoots in looking for a takedown but Jigster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rowland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Rowland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Jigster.

Oooooh!!! Jigster has knocked Rowland down with a huge combo! Jigster steps away and waves a wobbly Rowland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Rowland is rocked!

It looks like Peter Rowland has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jigster scores with a hook to the body. Rowland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Rowland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster digs a good hook to Rowland's body.

Jigster shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Jigster slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Jigster lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ron Jigster!