PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Higgins (ranked 4921 p4p, 6664 weight class) and Michael Rogue (ranked 443 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Higgins
vs
Rogue

186 cm
19
226
5 - 1 - 0

197 cm
19
235
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Higgins !
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, Michael Rogue!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Rogue in a clinch.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Higgins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rogue regains guard.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins postures up.
Higgins working some strikes from top position.
Higgins passes Rogue's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Higgins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogue is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Higgins connects with a nice short shot to Rogue's temple.
Rogue wants to improve his position but Higgins is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Higgins .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Higgins .
Higgins drops an elbow to the side of Rogue's head.
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!
Rogue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Higgins there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogue is looking to control Higgins 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogue avoid being mounted?
Higgins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Higgins winds up and cracks Rogue with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Higgins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Higgins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Higgins lands strikes from half guard.
Rogue taking some punishment here, with Higgins in his half guard.
Higgins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Higgins prevents Rogue from improving his position.
Higgins lands strikes from half guard.
Higgins scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Higgins seems to be looking for submissions.
Higgins drops an elbow to the side of Rogue's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogue wants to get back to full guard.
Higgins drops an elbow to the side of Rogue's head.
Higgins stalling.
Rogue on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins lands strikes from half guard.
Higgins winds up and cracks Rogue with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogue looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Higgins connects with a nice short shot to Rogue's temple.
Higgins working over Rogue with some ground and pound. Rogue looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Higgins lands with a punch from half guard.
Higgins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Higgins working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Higgins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rogue!
Higgins working Rogue over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogue can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Higgins lands a big shot to the head and Rogue winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tee Higgins !
Tee Higgins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.