PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Knocked Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Punch
vs
Rogers

193 cm
22
201 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
189 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punch stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Punch as he avoids it easily.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Punch scores with a three punch combo!
Punch connects with a jab.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Punch shows good takedown defense.
Rogers looks gassed!
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Jab from Punch.
Punch scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rogers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers takes one on the button.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Punch scores with a jab to the head.
Punch cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Punch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Punch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punch lands a jab to the head.
Punch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Punch cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Punch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Punch.
Rogers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Punch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rogers.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Punch to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Punch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Punch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punch lands with a right hand.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punch pinned against the cage. Punch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punch connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Punch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Punch connects with a crisp jab.
Ray Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punch.
Punch sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Punch cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Punch works over Rogers's head and body with a nice combination.
Punch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
Decent striking displayed by Punch there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Punch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Punch gets back to half guard.
Rogers prevents Punch from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Punch is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers wants to take a breather but Punch is having none of it.
Rogers thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Punch to regain full guard.

Rogers has gone for a leg lock! Punch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rogers's guard.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punch trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.

Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Punch stands and steps away. Rogers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Punch throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Punch lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into rage.
Punch tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Punch lands with a straight right. Rogers didn't see that one coming.
Punch lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Punch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Punch thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punch scores with a nice strike.
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punch throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Punch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Punch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punch scores with a jab. Rogers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Punch sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers fails with the takedown.
Punch jabs at Rogers's body.
Punch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Punch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers ducks right into an uppercut from Punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rogers under the eye.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punch finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Punch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Ray Punch is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Punch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Punch tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers tries to bum rush Punch with a series of wild strikes but Punch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers ducks right into an uppercut from Punch.
Punch scores with a nice right hand.
Punch throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Punch.
Punch lands with a right hand.
Punch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Punch.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Punch connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Punch lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into rage.
Punch slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Punch, as that shot connected.
Punch lands a two punch combo.
Punch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punch dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Rogers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punch.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Punch sprawls well. Punch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Punch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Punch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rogers under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Punch works over Rogers's head and body with a nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Rogers or perhaps it was just good defense by Punch which made him look bad.
Punch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
Punch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rogers under the eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punch!
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Punch sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Punch lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Punch there.
Punch works over Rogers's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogers tries to move into range but Punch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Punch.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Punch.
A jab from Punch does it's job there.
Punch throws out a powerful jab.
Punch is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch scores with a nice head shot.
Punch works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Punch with a nice cross.
Punch lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Punch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Punch catches Rogers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Punch stalks Rogers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rogers's face. Rogers staggers backwards, shaken.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Punch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Punch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Punch finds it's target.
Punch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Punch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Punch lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Punch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Punch lands a jab to the head.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Punch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Punch lands a jab to the head.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Punch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Punch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Punch throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punch scores with a jab. Rogers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Punch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Punch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
Punch lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Punch cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Punch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Punch.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Punch catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Punch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Punch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Punch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Punch lands a jab to the nose.
Punch cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Punch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Punch tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Punch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Punch connects with a crisp jab.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Punch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Punch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Rogers takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punch scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punch's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Punch duly obliges.
Punch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Punch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Punch lands with a shot to the body.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Punch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Punch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Punch works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Punch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Punch lands a slapping body shot.
Punch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Punch sizes up Rogers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Punch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rogers eats them both and turns towards Punch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Punch lands a nice shot that snaps Rogers's head back.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Punch.
Punch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rogers eats them both and turns towards Punch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punch.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers moves forwards but Punch connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Rogers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Punch wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Punch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Punch keeps working.
Punch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Punch tries to get out of the position.

Rogers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rogers seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Punch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Punch!