PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Sjogras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Sjogras
vs
Roger

196 cm
22
202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Sjogras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Roger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Sjogras. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sjogras.
Sjogras misses with a low kick.
Roger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sjogras's waist but Sjogras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roger off to one side.

Sjogras clinches up against the cage.

Sjogras has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roger uses from the top position.
Sjogras trying to control the position here.
Sjogras's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sjogras keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
Roger content to stall in guard here.
Roger looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger won't allow Sjogras to sweep him here.
Roger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sjogras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sjogras pulls Roger in close to his closed guard and prevents Roger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sjogras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sjogras controlling Roger's posture.
Roger wants to control from the top but Sjogras keeps moving.

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.
Sjogras wants to stand but Roger is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sjogras shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roger defends it nicely.

Sjogras drives through and clinches with Roger against the cage.
Sjogras wants to get back to striking at distance but Roger won't allow it.
Sjogras is trying to break free.
Sjogras has had enough of the clinch but Roger keeps him there for the moment.
Sjogras stops a takedown attempt from Roger.
Sjogras tries to break the clinch but Roger is controlling the position.
Roger wants a takedown but no success here.
Johannes Sjogras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Roger.
Still in the clinch, Sjogras scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger prevents Sjogras from breaking the clinch.
Sjogras lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Roger tightens his grip and picks Sjogras up, before dumping him to the ground. Sjogras manages to land in guard.
Sjogras seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roger won't allow Sjogras to get back to his feet.
Sjogras pulls Roger in close to prevent any damage.
Sjogras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sjogras is pulling down on Roger's head. It's preventing any offense from Roger, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger wants to control from the top but Sjogras keeps moving.

Sjogras is looking for a triangle but Roger pushes his legs off easily.
Sjogras wants to sweep here but Roger controlling him for the moment.
Roger looking to sit in guard and control but Sjogras gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roger has momentary wrist control but Sjogras slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sjogras lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sjogras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roger avoids it really well and circles away.
Sjogras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roger.
A shot to de liver by Sjogras. Beautiful body shot.

Sjogras takes the fight into the clinch.

Sjogras jumps guard.
Sjogras wants to sweep but no luck.
Sjogras is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roger is breathing heavily.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sjogras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sjogras is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger wants to control from the top but Sjogras keeps moving.
Sjogras is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Roger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sjogras avoids it really well and circles away.

Sjogras moves into range and clinches up with Roger.
Roger wants a takedown but no success here.
Johannes Sjogras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Roger.

Sjogras has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roger uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sjogras manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sjogras connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sjogras lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roger hang on?
Sjogras wants to control the pace but Roger is squirming around nicely.
Sjogras scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sjogras prevents Roger from getting the reversal.
Roger wants to control but Sjogras is having none of it.
Sjogras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roger on the ground.
Sjogras raining down shots from the mount!
Sjogras lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Roger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sjogras wants to control the pace but Roger is squirming around nicely.
Roger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sjogras punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sjogras controlling his opponent.
Sjogras is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sjogras lands a nice shot to the head.
Sjogras has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Roger's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roger can't escape the position.
Sjogras landing strikes from the mount and Roger is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger is squirming around, avoiding Sjogras's attempts to control the action.
Sjogras looking to finish Roger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Roger!
Sjogras lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roger hang on?
Roger is in a horrible position here. Sjogras smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roger tries to hold on but Sjogras pushes him away.
Sjogras working the ground and pound effectively.
Roger can't escape the position.
Roger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roger working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Sjogras dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sjogras forces Roger back against the cage and clinches.
Sjogras lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sjogras is trying to break free.
Sjogras is trying to break the clinch but Roger is controlling him.

Roger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roger walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Sjogras as Roger shoots in.
Sjogras fails with a takedown attempt.
Sjogras misses with a wild combination.
Roger fails with a takedown attempt.
Roger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sjogras closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sjogras lands in his opponent's guard.

Sjogras stands up and waves to Roger to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sjogras misses with a low kick as Roger jumps back.

Sjogras rushes Roger and presses him up against the cage.
Sjogras tries to circle away but Roger has him pinned against the cage.
Sjogras tries to break free but Roger pushes him back against the cage.
Sjogras gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roger.
Johannes Sjogras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Roger.
Sjogras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roger has Sjogras pressed against the cage, preventing Sjogras from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roger prevents Sjogras from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sjogras trying to land knees to the body.
Sjogras throws an elbow that misses.
Roger prevents Sjogras from breaking the clinch.

Sjogras drags the fight down to the ground.
Roger wants to control from the top but Sjogras keeps moving.
Sjogras wants to stand but Roger is controlling the position.

Sjogras looking for a guillotine here but Roger defends easily.

Roger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sjogras, up you get!
Jerry Roger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sjogras closes the distance and clinches.
Roger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sjogras's efforts to push away.
Sjogras tries to break free but Roger pushes him back against the cage.
Roger is trying to drag Sjogras to the mat but Sjogras just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sjogras has had enough of the clinch but Roger keeps him there for the moment.
Roger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sjogras's efforts to push away.

Sjogras breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sjogras stalks Roger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roger's face. Roger staggers backwards, shaken.
Roger wants to clinch up but Sjogras keeps it at a distance.
Sjogras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sjogras closes the distance and pushes Roger back into the cage.
Sjogras is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roger avoids the elbow strike from Sjogras, against the cage.
Roger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Sjogras drags the fight down to the ground.
Roger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sjogras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johannes Sjogras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sjogras seems keen to control Roger's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Sjogras showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sjogras has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Sjogras!