PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 1957 p4p, 3238 weight class) and Norman Pike (ranked 115 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bogo
vs
Pike

168 cm
24
142
9 - 7 - 0

168 cm
22
140
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norman Pike!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pike takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pike throws a shot to the body.
Bogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pike won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pike, who protects the arm well.

Bogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Pike is defending well.

Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bogo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pike knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pike has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike wants to control but Bogo postures up.
Pike taking punishment in the form of punches.

Bogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pike is trying to improve his position.

Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pike has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Pike's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pike doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogo.
Pike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bogo is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pike is trying to stand up here but Bogo is controlling him well.
Bogo controlling the action here.

Bogo is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bogo is trying to work for a kimura but Pike is defending well.

Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogo working the head and body with strikes.

Bogo looking for a submission but Pike manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Pike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Pike has his foot on Bogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bogo works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Pike throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bogo pushing down on Pike's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Bogo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Bogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pike pushes Bogo off looking to stand but Bogo dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogo blocks the strikes from Pike.
Ground and pound from Bogo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's time! Bogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pike.
Bogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bogo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.

Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pike is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold.
Pike looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.

Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Pike wants to improve his position but Bogo is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bogo is controlling the pace.

Pike is defending against the submission attempts here by Bogo.
Pike is trying to maintain the position but Bogo is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pike is looking to improve his position.

Bogo is looking for submissions but instead, Pike has regained full guard.
Bogo working some strikes from top position.
Bogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogo stopping the sweep attempt from Pike.
Adam Bogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pike wants to stand and escape but Bogo is having none of it.
Bogo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogo won't allow Pike to sweep him here.

Bogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bogo being controlled here momentarily.
Pike is trying to control the position but Bogo postures up.
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pike wants to sweep but no luck.
Pike is trying to keep Bogo in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bogo is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bogo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pike tries to avoid it but Bogo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pike to the ground. Pike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pike! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Bogo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pike throws a jab when Bogo was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pike defends it nicely.
Pike thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pike defends it nicely.
Pike wants to counter with a clinch but Bogo pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bogo.
Pike wants to counter with a clinch but Bogo pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bogo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pike, pushing him back against the cage.
Pike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Pike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pike works on Bogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bogo is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pike tries to break free but Bogo pushes him back against the cage.
Pike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norman Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pike wants to break free but Bogo has control.
Pike has Bogo pushed against the cage.
Bogo being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pike has had enough of the clinch but Bogo keeps him there for the moment.
Bogo wants a takedown.
Pike can't find room to land a body shot as Bogo controls the action.
Bogo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pike to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Pike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogo is defended easily by Pike.
Pike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bogo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bogo!