PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kraig Joseph (ranked 24561 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Rogers (ranked 5956 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kraig Joseph has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Joseph
vs
Rogers

221 cm
23
278 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

195 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kraig Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Rogers shoots in.

Joseph instigates a clinch.
Rogers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Joseph manages to get underhooks.
Kraig Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Rogers.
Joseph prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joseph is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rogers tries for a takedown. No joy.

Joseph manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph managing to control the position.
Joseph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joseph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joseph knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Joseph has his hands on Rogers's head, controlling the position.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Joseph was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick by Rogers misses
and Joseph counters with a left and a right that stings Rogers.
Rogers fails with the takedown.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Rogers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Rogers.
Joseph drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogers sprawls and moves away.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body
and Joseph counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Rogers gets a double leg takedown into Joseph's guard.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers won't allow Joseph to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph has Rogers pulled in close to control his posture.

Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Joseph darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Joseph gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kraig Joseph dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Joseph tries to clinch up.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joseph as he jumps to the side.
Rogers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joseph counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Joseph moves into the clinch.
Rogers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joseph pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kraig Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Rogers.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joseph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Joseph has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rogers uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
Rogers stops Joseph from standing up.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joseph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rogers prevents Joseph from standing back up.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Joseph is trying to maintain the position but Rogers is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers working away.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
Joseph wants to control but Rogers postures up.

Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joseph knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joseph wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joseph keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rogers asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Joseph is defending well.
Joseph is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four 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 wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joseph counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Peter Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kraig Joseph dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Joseph counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Joseph counters with a left and a right that stings Rogers.
Kraig Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joseph pulls guard.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Joseph will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joseph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Joseph trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
Joseph has control of Rogers's left arm, preventing Rogers from doing any damage.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers is looking to advance position but Joseph has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
Joseph thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Joseph goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Joseph is pulling down on Rogers's head. It's preventing any offense from Rogers, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph continues to stall.
Joseph can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joseph missing with punches from the bottom.

Rogers maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Joseph could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rogers has cracked it and Joseph is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rogers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Rogers!