PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Rogalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rogalewski
vs
Silva

180 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Rogalewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocco Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogalewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Rogalewski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Rogalewski's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rogalewski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogalewski manages to avoid it.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogalewski.

Rogalewski gets the takedown into side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rogalewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rogalewski thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogalewski is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rogalewski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogalewski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogalewski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rogalewski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Damian Rogalewski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rogalewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogalewski.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Rogalewski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Silva working for a triangle but Rogalewski defends it easily.
Silva pulls Rogalewski in close to prevent any damage.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Rogalewski pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rogalewski escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is being controlled here.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Rogalewski taking a breather here.
Silva is not content to let Rogalewski control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rogalewski off and has taken his back!
Silva controlling well, preventing Rogalewski from escaping the position.
Rogalewski wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
Silva has the hooks in. Rogalewski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rogalewski staying busy and making it hard for Silva to control.
Rogalewski wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogalewski trying to control but not successfully.

Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Rogalewski is defending it well.
Rogalewski is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva not allowing Rogalewski to control his hands.
Silva throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rogalewski is in a bad position with Silva working for a choke. Rogalewski manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Rogalewski from controlling successfully.
Rogalewski won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva is trying to control the position but Rogalewski postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogalewski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Damian Rogalewski will probably get the nod.
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.

Rogalewski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogalewski showed some decent athleticism there.
Damian Rogalewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogalewski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogalewski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rogalewski controlling the position.
Silva is not content to let Rogalewski control the position.
Silva tries to buck Rogalewski off but Rogalewski is having none of it.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva tries to buck Rogalewski off but Rogalewski is having none of it.
Silva is trying to control Rogalewski's posture but Rogalewski avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Silva misses.

Rogalewski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rogalewski stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Rogalewski passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Rogalewski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogalewski trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Rogalewski controlling from mount.
Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Silva has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rogalewski controlling the position well here. Silva rolled but Rogalewski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Silva tries to escape but Rogalewski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Silva right now.
Rogalewski throwing damaging strikes from the back! Silva could be in trouble here!
Silva prevents Rogalewski from getting a body triangle.
Silva tries to roll but Rogalewski sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Rogalewski wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Rogalewski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogalewski tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.

Silva gets control of Rogalewski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogalewski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Rogalewski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rogalewski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Rogalewski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Rogalewski is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogalewski wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva wants to control but Rogalewski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogalewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Rogalewski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogalewski pulls his head out easily.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogalewski wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Rogalewski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Rogalewski controlling from mount.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Rogalewski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rogalewski content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogalewski controlling his opponent.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Rogalewski isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Rogalewski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva tries to hold on but Rogalewski pushes him away.
Silva can't escape the position.
Rogalewski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogalewski lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rogalewski keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogalewski avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Rogalewski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Can Silva hold on?! Rogalewski is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Silva takes a big shot to the side of the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Silva just trying to survive but Rogalewski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Rogalewski is persistently looking for the submission but Silva is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Damian Rogalewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good control from Rogalewski.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Silva right now.
What can Silva do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Silva tries to roll but Rogalewski sticks to his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogalewski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rogalewski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rocco Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Rogalewski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogalewski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Rogalewski!
Damian Rogalewski gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).