PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. 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?

Rogers
vs
Xavier

188 cm
31
184 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
47
184 lbs
43 - 45 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xavier gets a takedown into half guard.

Rogers has one foot on Xavier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Xavier shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Rogers pushes Xavier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Xavier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Xavier trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.

Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is trying to control Xavier's posture but Xavier avoids it.

Xavier tries for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.

Xavier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xavier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rogers tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.

Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy.

Xavier is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
Rogers keeping hold of Xavier's head, controlling as best he can.
Xavier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.

Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.

Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Xavier is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rogers has one foot on Xavier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Rogers lands a head kick that stumbles Xavier and the fighters go to the mat.

Xavier is rocked!

It looks like Bittor Xavier has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Xavier is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers pushes down on Xavier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers moves into full mount! Xavier won't be happy about that!
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.

Xavier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier working away.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xavier.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Xavier is controlling him well.

Xavier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Xavier prevents Rogers from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Xavier is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.

Xavier is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers trying to hold on to Xavier's head to control him but Xavier postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers is positioning himself well to prevent Xavier advancing to mount.
Xavier passes to full mount!
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Xavier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xavier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xavier's back!
Rogers is not going to allow Xavier to sit and survive in this position.
Rogers biding his time, controlling Xavier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is trying to break free.
Rogers trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Xavier doesn't escape.
Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xavier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xavier is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xavier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Xavier is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
Rogers is pushing down on Xavier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xavier is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xavier tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rogers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rogers controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Rogers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Xavier feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Xavier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xavier advances to half guard.

Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him
Rogers won't allow Xavier to pass to mount.
Xavier throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is staying active underneath Xavier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xavier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xavier's back!
Rogers keeps control of the position easily here as Xavier tries to buck him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rogers controls the position.

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.
Xavier tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good control from Rogers.
Xavier is really stuck here.
Xavier is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rogers.
Ian Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogers controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier can't escape the position.
Rogers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Xavier's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xavier wants to escape the position.
Xavier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Rogers!