PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 3537 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 328 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tacktheritrix
vs
Rogers

168 cm
23
145
6 - 2 - 0

168 cm
29
152
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacktheritrix fails with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick.

Rogers gets caught flat footed, as Tacktheritrix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tacktheritrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.

Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacktheritrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacktheritrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tacktheritrix is keeping the position for now.
Tacktheritrix looking to control but Rogers passes into half guard.
Rogers is trying to control. Tacktheritrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tacktheritrix is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tacktheritrix works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers won't allow Tacktheritrix to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tacktheritrix is working hard here to advance position.

Tacktheritrix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the position.

Tacktheritrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked

and Tacktheritrix decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rogers's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tacktheritrix is aware though and is defending well.
Tacktheritrix wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.

Tacktheritrix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tacktheritrix has Rogers in his guard.

Tacktheritrix keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Tacktheritrix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tacktheritrix tries to get out of the position.
Rogers preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tacktheritrix has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers pushing down on Tacktheritrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tacktheritrix regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Rogers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tacktheritrix looking to control.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tacktheritrix is keeping the position for now.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Tacktheritrix's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tacktheritrix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Rogers works over Tacktheritrix with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tacktheritrix closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Tacktheritrix pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tacktheritrix fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Mason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacktheritrix fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackmarius Tacktheritrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers feints and then cracks Tacktheritrix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tacktheritrix down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacktheritrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Tacktheritrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Tacktheritrix persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a sweep.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers working away.
Tacktheritrix is not content to let Rogers control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.

Tacktheritrix is rocked!
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Tacktheritrix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers lands a strong strike to the head of Tacktheritrix. That's dazed him! Rogers looking to finish here. Tacktheritrix is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rogers lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Rogers!
A relieved looking Mason Rogers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.