PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Metsast
vs
Rogers

185 cm
34
185 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

183 cm
37
177 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mees Metsast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by Metsast, which made it look bad.

Rogers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metsast is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metsast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metsast is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metsast wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metsast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogers pushes down on Metsast's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Metsast regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metsast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metsast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metsast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metsast looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Metsast doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Metsast avoids it easily.
Metsast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Metsast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick

and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Metsast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metsast does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metsast controlling the position for now.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
Metsast trying to control here.
Metsast wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers winds up and cracks Metsast with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Metsast dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metsast manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Metsast is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metsast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Metsast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Metsast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metsast controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mees Metsast will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Metsast lands a slapping body shot.
Metsast throws the kick towards the body but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Metsast fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metsast throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metsast prevents it.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metsast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Rogers blocks with his arms.
Metsast working Rogers over with knees to the body.
Rogers tries to score a body lock takedown but Metsast shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to drag Metsast to the mat but Metsast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Metsast gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Metsast pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Metsast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Metsast lands a right hook to the body.
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheers as Rogers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metsast doesn't seem phased though.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metsast. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Metsast coming out on top.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Metsast. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metsast as he avoids it easily.
Rogers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Metsast counters with a head kick that drops Rogers to the mat! Rogers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Metsast misses with a body shot.
Metsast catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metsast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.
Metsast missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Metsast lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metsast moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.

Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Metsast is retaining full guard.
Metsast has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Metsast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers won't allow Metsast to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Rogers throws a strike but Metsast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rogers pushes Metsast off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Metsast looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Metsast counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rogers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Metsast.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Metsast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A lazy body kick from Metsast

and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mees Metsast dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Rogers dives in for a single leg takedown but Metsast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rogers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Metsast. That one must have hurt.
Metsast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Metsast throws a nice head kick!
Metsast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.

Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metsast looking for a sweep. Not yet Metsast, not yet.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Metsast working a defensive guard here.
Rogers is working Metsast over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Metsast blocks nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogers won't allow Metsast to sweep him here.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metsast keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Metsast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Metsast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.

Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Metsast was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metsast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers postures up in Metsast's guard and throws a big left but Metsast blocks it.
Metsast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Metsast manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.

Metsast pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Metsast is controlling him well.

Rogers has one foot on Metsast's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Metsast moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Metsast manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Rogers tries to get set, Metsast tries to push him back and clinch up but Rogers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mees Metsast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rogers.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.
Metsast lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Metsast swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metsast.
Metsast misses the shot to the body.
Metsast throws a lazy head kick

and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metsast is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsast looking for a sweep but Rogers has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rogers lands a big shot there that rocks Metsast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rogers prevents Metsast from getting the reversal.
Rogers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rogers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Metsast hang on?
Metsast sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sam Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers prevents Metsast from improving his position.
Sam Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mees Metsast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Rogers.
I think Metsast 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mees Metsast!
In defeat, Sam Rogers stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.