PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Space Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Rogers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Rogers
vs
Jam

180 cm
24
185 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

175 cm
28
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Space Jam!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rogers dives in and scores a takedown into Jam's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rogers won't allow Jam to sweep him here.

Jam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers is in close to Jam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jam is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.

Jam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rogers passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jam wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Jam gets back to full guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jam looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.

Rogers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jam swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jam has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.

Jam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.

Jam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jam can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers working over Jam with some ground and pound. Jam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rogers is taking a breather. Jam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rogers 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.
Jam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jam.

Jam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers cracks Jam with a solid left hand.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
Rogers won't allow Jam to sweep him here.

Jam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jam has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rogers should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jam has tightened it up now! Rogers should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Space Jam!
Our winner, Space Jam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.