PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Johnson (ranked 3409 p4p, 451 weight class) and Frank Rogers (ranked 5155 p4p, 626 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guns N' Roses - November Rain. Frank Rogers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Johnson
vs
Rogers

164 cm
25
206 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rampage Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rogers dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Johnson looking for subs off his back but Rogers has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, if Rogers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.

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.
Johnson is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson walks into a left hand.

Rogers feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Rogers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogers wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.

Rogers is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Rogers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rogers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rogers taps out! Nice BJJ there by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rampage Johnson!
Rampage Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.