PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno RX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno RX is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rogan
vs
RX

181 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno RX!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
RX fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogan misses with a takedown attempt

and RX counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
RX working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
RX trying to control the action but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Rogan trying to control here.
RX thows a huge punch but Rogan dodges it nicely.
RX seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
RX lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
RX lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from RX.
RX throwing shots but Rogan is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RX missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
RX is nestled in close to Rogan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

RX decides to stand and escape the position.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Rogan throws a one two combo.
Rogan throws a nice head kick!
RX shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogan counters with a big head kick but RX shrugs it off.

It looks like Bruno RX has been cut.
Rogan looks to land a combination but RX avoids it well.
RX tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten RX somewhat.
Cole Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno RX.
Rogan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cole Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

RX drives through with a takedown into guard.
RX trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RX prevents Rogan from getting back to his feet.
RX postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RX content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
RX with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
RX distracts Rogan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RX postures up in Rogan's guard and throws a big left but Rogan blocks it.
RX connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
RX working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RX landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
RX working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogan's head.
Rogan wants to get back to his feet but RX is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
RX keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rogan's head.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing RX from controlling successfully.
RX sitting in guard here, content to control.
RX lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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.
RX postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
RX with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
RX scoring with punches to the head and body.
RX is working Rogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
RX postures up in Rogan's guard and throws a big left but Rogan blocks it.
RX connects with a couple of short punches.
RX scoring with some ground and pound.
RX lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RX trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RX stands up over Rogan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno RX dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno RX's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

RX shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rogan being controlled here, momentarily.
RX lands a couple of digs.
RX throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Rogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but RX can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
RX scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RX working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RX working some strikes from top position.
RX scoring with some ground and pound.
RX stopping the sweep attempt from Rogan.
RX has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogan wants to stand and escape but RX is having none of it.
RX controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
RX working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
RX wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Bruno RX has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogan trying to keep a closed guard but RX is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RX trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Rogan gets caught flat footed, as RX shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

RX stands and steps away. Rogan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

RX closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rogan to the mat! Rogan manages to get full guard.
Rogan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst RX is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RX postures up.
RX makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogan trying to keep a closed guard but RX is proving a slippery customer.
RX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
RX stands and throws Rogan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rogan is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on RX's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogan bucks up and tries to throw RX off but instead RX has got his back!
Rogan is covering up but some of the strikes from RX are getting through and doing damage.
RX lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by RX.
Oooh a big shot gets through from RX. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
RX lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rogan holding both RX 's hands and preventing any damage.
RX lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno RX showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno RX's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

RX fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

RX gets the takedown into side control.
RX lands a decent elbow from side control.
RX prevents Rogan from escaping the position.
RX lands some shots froms side control.
RX working the ground and pound.
RX lands a nice forearm strike.
Rogan wants to get back to his feet but RX drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
RX cracks Rogan with a big right hand but Rogan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
RX wants to control but Rogan is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan defending against the ground and pound.
Rogan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
RX working the body and head with strikes.
Rogan is looking to regain half guard here but RX keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

RX gets a takedown into half guard.
Rogan wants to get back to his feet.
Rogan wants to get back to full guard but RX has passed into side control.
Cole Rogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RX blocks Rogan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
RX is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rogan wants to hold on but RX pushes him away.
RX scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rogan tries to reverse the position but RX maintains control.
RX scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rogan?
Rogan is bucking up trying to escape but RX cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogan tries to reverse the position but RX maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RX with the ground and pound from mount.
RX scores with a couple of good head shots there.
RX lands a big elbow.
Rogan tries to hold on but RX postures up.
Rogan is looking to get to half guard.
Rogan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
RX landing shots from mount.
RX punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
RX looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
RX is landing with some decent strikes but Rogan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rogan tries to reverse the position but RX maintains control.
RX with the ground and pound from mount.
Rogan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bruno RX is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno RX comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got RX winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno RX!