PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Rogers (ranked 4678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Peterson (ranked 4664 p4p, 36 weight class). Peterson has chosen Haha you're Dead as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rogers
vs
Peterson

178 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rogers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.

Rogers is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peterson defending well though.
Rogers not doing much here.
Peterson tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers with the ground and pound but Peterson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peterson wants to stand but Rogers is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wayne Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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 throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rogers is in Peterson's guard.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rogers manages to pass to side control.
Rogers prevents Peterson from standing back up.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Rogers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rogers drives through with a takedown into Peterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rogers won't allow Peterson to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peterson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Rogers feints and as Peterson raises his hands in defense, Rogers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Peterson unleashes a big counter combination but Rogers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rogers really is a fat lump.

Rogers drives through with a takedown into Peterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Peterson's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peterson pushes Rogers off and gets back to his feet.

Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson wants to stand back up but Rogers manages to pass into side control.
Peterson is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?

Rogers swings around for an armbar but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rogers's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.

Peterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peterson, into his guard.

Wayne Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson wants to stand up but Rogers is controlling him.

Peterson wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peterson sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Peterson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rogers keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Rogers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peterson is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a strike aimed at the side of Peterson's head but Peterson avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rogers.
Rogers tries to move to mount but Peterson blocks the move with his legs.
Rogers tries to score with some ground and pound. Peterson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rogers prevents Peterson from escaping the position.

Rogers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogers but great work by Peterson.

Peterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogers has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rogers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peterson's half guard.

Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet.

Peterson kicks Rogers off and gets back to his feet.

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

Peterson pushes Rogers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rogers looking to score a takedown here. Peterson is defending well but Rogers drives through and ends up in Peterson's guard.

Peterson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Peterson has picked Rogers up - he's going for a ride! Peterson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.

Rogers is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.

Peterson is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peterson is working for a submission of some sort.

Peterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.

Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Peterson is trying for a kimura here. Rogers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Peterson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Peterson!