PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Ajer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogan Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Ajer
vs
Redban

170 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Ajer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogan Redban!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Redban stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ajer misses with a takedown attempt - Redban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ajer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redban but Redban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ajer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ajer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Redban counters with a three punch combo that has Ajer backing up. Ajer nods at Redban to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryan Ajer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redban swats away the attempt to clinch by Ajer.
Redban keeps the fight on the outside.
Redban fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redban fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redban drives through with a takedown into guard.

Redban gets to his feet. Ajer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ajer closes the distance and clinches.
Redban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ajer has him pressed against the cage.
Redban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redban managing to block the knees to the body from Ajer.

Redban pulls guard.
Redban pulls Ajer in close to his closed guard and prevents Ajer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ajer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Redban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redban bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ajer's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redban drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Redban jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ajer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redban on the ground.
Redban keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ajer's head.
Redban is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajer has wrist control.
Ajer is looking to stand up but Redban isn't so interested in that idea.
Redban stays in close to Ajer's body and controls the position.

Redban is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ajer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ajer has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Redban has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ajer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Redban has picked Ajer up - he's going for a ride! Redban dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Redban seems to be looking for submissions.
Redban thows a huge punch but Ajer dodges it nicely.

Redban wants to work for an arm triangle but Ajer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redban seems to be looking for submissions.
Redban thows a huge punch but Ajer dodges it nicely.
Redban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redban wants to pass the guard but Ajer is defending well.
Redban is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ajer wants to get back to his feet.
Redban looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogan Redban dominated that round.
That's time! Ajer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Redban lands a nice hook to Ajer's body. Ajer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryan Ajer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ajer gets tackled into the cage by Redban. Redban maintains the clinch.

Ajer manages to break the clinch.
Ajer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ajer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ajer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redban now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Ajer moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Redban has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Redban manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ajer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Redban looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajer is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajer tries to stand but Redban is controlling from the bottom.
Redban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redban seems keen to control Ajer's posture.
Redban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajer manages to get himself to full guard.

Redban stands up from Ajer's guard - Redban perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ajer tries to clinch up.
Ajer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redban.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redban fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ajer avoids it really well and circles away.
Ajer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ajer somewhat.
Redban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ajer tries to clinch but Redban moves out of range.
Redban shoots in looking for a takedown but Ajer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryan Ajer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogan Redban.
Ajer shoots in for a double leg but Redban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redban now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ajer tries to clinch there but Redban circles away.
Redban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redban fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban dips to his left and cracks Ajer with an uppercut!
Ajer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Redban counters with a two punch combo.
Ajer fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ajer has managed to clinch.
Ajer misses with a body punch.
Redban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ajer has him pressed against the cage.
Ajer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redban stops a takedown attempt from Ajer.
Ajer working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban tries to land knees in the clinch but Ajer avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Redban.

Redban tightens his grip and picks Ajer up, before dumping him to the ground. Ajer manages to land in guard.
Redban throwing strikes from guard but Ajer blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redban passes Ajer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ajer is trying to stand up here but Redban is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redban is controlling the pace.
Redban is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ajer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogan Redban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Redban thuds a left hand into Ajer's body.
Redban fails with the takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Redban has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ajer regains guard immediately.
Ajer wants to stand but Redban is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redban is standing up over Ajer. Ajer looks to escape but Redban dives into side control.
Redban in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Redban is controlling him well.
Redban working the ground and pound.
Redban in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Redban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ajer keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Redban controls the position.

Redban is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ajer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Redban stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ajer thinking.
Ajer tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ajer is fending him off so far but Redban persists. Nope, Ajer circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ajer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redban throws a low kick but Ajer avoids it.
Ajer is looking for a counter combo.

Ajer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Redban gets full guard.
Redban managing to control the position.
Redban manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajer manages to get himself to full guard.

Bryan Ajer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ajer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ajer tries to get out of the position.
Redban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Ajer is working an open guard so Redban takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Redban shoots in for a takedown but Ajer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryan Ajer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogan Redban.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ajer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redban scores with a one two! Ajer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogan Redban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Some wild striking there from Ajer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redban! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogan Redban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redban winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Redban!
Rogan Redban thanked the fans post fight for their support.