PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Veena (ranked 3368 p4p, 432 weight class) and Kyle Rogger (ranked 7511 p4p, 675 weight class). Elo Veena has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Veena
vs
Rogger

188 cm
19
212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

SynCity Fightwear

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elo Veena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Rogger!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Veena counters with a series of strikes. Rogger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Veena connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Kyle Rogger has been cut.
Veena scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kyle Rogger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veena scores with a hook to the body. Rogger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rogger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Veena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veena punishes Rogger's body with a nice straight punch.
Veena lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rogger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rogger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogger looks winded!
Rogger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogger trying to control but Veena is working from the bottom.
Veena is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rogger throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogger scoring with some ground and pound.
Veena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Veena seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Veena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogger.
Veena trying to control the position here.
Rogger throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogger throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogger throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veena is trying to control the position but Rogger postures up.
Rogger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogger throws an elbow that misses. Veena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogger's guard. Nice move by Veena!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogger striking off his back but it's not causing Veena any problems.
Rogger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Veena will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rogger wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Veena slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Veena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elo Veena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rogger.
Rogger misses with a takedown attempt
and Veena counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogger shoots and misses
and Veena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veena throws a good cross that connects.
Rogger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Rogger is rocked!
Rogger has his takedown stuffed
and Veena counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogger is still on wobbly legs! Can Veena finish him?
Veena is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rogger is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Veena doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Rogger crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Rogger's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Veena!