PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestlefuck Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Wrestling
vs
Rogers

178 cm
24
170 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

183 cm
31
177 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Wrestling looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wrestling misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wrestling misses with a looping right.

Rogers drives through with a takedown into Wrestling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrestling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers passes Wrestling's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers throws a strike but Wrestling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrestling keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
My spies in LOD: Stockton Cardio inform me that Rogers has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wrestling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Wrestling.
Wrestling knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Rogers distracts Wrestling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrestling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wrestling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rogers gets a double leg takedown into Wrestling's guard.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wrestling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wrestling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrestling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrestling tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wrestling is controlling Rogers's posture.
Wrestling on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wrestling tries to get out of the position.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrestling tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrestling to the ground. Wrestling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Wrestling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rogers.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Rogers swings for the body but Wrestling moves out of range.
Wrestling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Wrestling seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrestling.
Rogers fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Wrestling leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Rogers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wrestling on his heels. He'll look to pass Wrestling's guard now, I'm sure.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Wrestling keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Rogers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed right hand from Wrestling misses the target.
Wrestling lands an overhand right.
Wrestling throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Wrestling avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Wrestling.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Wrestling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Wrestling counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrestling defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Wrestling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wrestling is looking for a counter combo.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers fails to land the takedown.
Wrestling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sam Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrestling swivels and escapes.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrestling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt
and Wrestling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrestling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrestling misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wrestling seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrestling lunges at Rogers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rogers's hand.
Rogers throws an off balance right hand
and Wrestling counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrestling swivels and escapes.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrestling tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrestling to the ground. Wrestling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up with Wrestling, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes Wrestling against the cage but Wrestling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Wrestling tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestling listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrestling finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Wrestling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrestling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rogers.
Wrestling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Wrestling scores with a jab.
Wrestling misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Wrestling.
And Rogers tries to counter it with a takedown but Wrestling pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wrestling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wrestling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrestling wants it to stay on the feet.

Wrestling has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestling landing knees to the body.
Rogers has Wrestling pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wrestling manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wrestling misses with a punch to the body.
Wrestling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrestling lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Wrestling lands a body shot.
Wrestling works on Rogers's body with a couple of short punches.
Wrestling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Wrestling cracks Rogers with a nice body shot.
Wrestling scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestling lands with a right to the head.
Wrestling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wrestling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Wrestling as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrestling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestling lands with a short shot to the head.
Wrestling tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Wrestling back against the cage.
Wrestling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrestling lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrestling.
Wrestling is leaning against Rogers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rogers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wrestling putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rogers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wrestling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrestling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wrestlefuck Wrestling dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wrestling as Rogers shoots in.
Wrestling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Wrestling throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrestling.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.

Rogers gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wrestling's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers is trying to ground and pound but Wrestling uses the momentary lack of control by Rogers to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wrestling's head.
Rogers throwing shots but Wrestling is blocking nicely.
Sam Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrestling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
Wrestling is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
Wrestling is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrestling counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrestling throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers with a poor takedown
and Wrestling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wrestling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Wrestling as Rogers shoots in.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Wrestling throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wrestling!

Rogers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wrestling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wrestling manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Wrestling works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wrestling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogers cracks Wrestling with a solid left hand.
Wrestling has Rogers pulled in close to control his posture.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers trying to control but Wrestling is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrestling defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Wrestling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrestling throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrestling lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Wrestling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers shoots in and drives through. Wrestling sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Rogers.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wrestling but Wrestling pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wrestlefuck Wrestling.
I think Wrestling 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
The defeated Sam Rogers had this to say: 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.