PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Rogowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Wright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wright
vs
Rogowski

192 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

186 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Rogowski!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Rogowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.

Rogowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright is trying to stand.
Wright controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogowski slips a nice elbow through Wright's hands, connecting with Wright's forehead.

Rogowski seems to be working for a kimura but Wright defends the submission attempt.
Wright wants to improve his position but Rogowski is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is not content to let Rogowski control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rogowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogowski is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Rogowski working Wright over with strikes.
Rogowski wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Rogowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogowski is nestled in close to Wright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Rogowski seems to be working for a kimura but Wright defends the submission attempt.
Rogowski lands strikes from half guard.
Rogowski working Wright over with strikes.
Rogowski controlling the action here.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Rogowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogowski connects with a nice short shot to Wright's temple.
Rogowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogowski.
Wright missing with punches from the bottom.
Wright looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rogowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogowski lands a big shot there that rocks Wright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rogowski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rogowski avoids the attempt from Wright to control.

Rogowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wright to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wright shrugs it off.
Rogowski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright is looking to improve his position but Rogowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Wright tries to hold on but Rogowski postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Rogowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Rogowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rogowski scrambles back to his feet.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogowski sprawls well. Rogowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogowski feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Wright tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rogowski manages to circle out of the way.
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogowski. Rogowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogowski with a poor takedown
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.

Rogowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Wright sneaks out the side door and pushes Rogowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
Wright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wright gets underhooks to prevent Rogowski's takedown attempt.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogowski jumps guard but Wright stands there with Rogowski around his waist. Rogowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wright attempts a counter takedown but Rogowski avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
Rogowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rogowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Rogowski shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Rogowski shows good takedown defense.

Rogowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rogowski is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Rogowski tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Wright is looking for a sweep.

Rogowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wright, who protects the arm well.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
Rogowski wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rogowski wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Wright can't do much from the bottom here.
Rogowski trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Wright dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rogowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogowski off to one side.

Wright darts in and clinches Rogowski up against the cage.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogowski pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rogowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rogowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogowski is in close to Wright's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogowski stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wright tries to improve position but can't.
Rogowski wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Wright taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rogowski working away.
Rogowski lands some shots froms side control.
Rogowski lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rogowski wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Rogowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rogowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wright stops Rogowski from passing to mount.
Wright tries to bench press Rogowski off him but Rogowski keeps the position.

Rogowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rogowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rogowski working the head with strikes.

Rogowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wright rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rogowski's guard! Nice work there by Wright!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Rogowski's legs - danger averted.
Rogowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rogowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright postures up in Rogowski's guard and throws a big left but Rogowski blocks it.

Rogowski is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Rogowski.
Wright trying to control but Rogowski is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogowski is on top in guard.

Rogowski wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogowski trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Rogowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rogowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Rogowski!