PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raptor Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Rogers has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rogers
vs
Jesus

188 cm
25
161 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raptor Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Rogers misses.
Jesus blocks a low kick nicely.
Rogers throws a hook but Jesus avoids it easily.
Rogers throws an off balance right hand

and Jesus counters by moving into the clinch.
Jesus letting Rogers take a breather here.
Rogers lands an uppercut.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers lands a shot to the body.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with some punches.

Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Jim Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rogers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers throws a right hand that misses
and Jesus counters with a nice body kick.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Jesus slips a straight right by Rogers.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Jesus thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Rogers connects with a right hand. Jesus shakes it off.
Jesus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Rogers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Rogers connects with the punch.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jesus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogers misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers misses the jab.
Jesus misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Jesus's knee but Jesus avoids it well.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Jesus moved out of range nicely.
Jesus misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Jesus moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Jesus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Jesus moves away and avoids it.
Jesus misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jesus.
Jesus moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rogers as he connects with a hook.
Rogers scores with a nice strike.
Jesus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Jesus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Raptor Jesus has been cut.
Jesus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jesus checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Rogers finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Jesus 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lunges at Jesus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jesus's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers tries to work over Jesus's front leg with a kick but Jesus checks it.
Jesus moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Jesus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a hook.
Rogers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers throws out a leg kick but Jesus moves out of range and Rogers only half commits.
Rogers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Jesus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers with a nice cross.
Jesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Jesus's head but Jesus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jesus throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raptor Jesus'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.

Jesus takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rogers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rogers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jesus.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers cracks the inside of Jesus's front leg.
Jesus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jesus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Jesus walks into a straight right hand from Rogers.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Jesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Jesus misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Jesus moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Rogers misses the jab.
Rogers dips to his left and cracks Jesus with an uppercut!
Rogers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jesus misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Rogers coming out on top.
Jesus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jesus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Jim Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Jesus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Jesus's head but Jesus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jesus takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jesus throws out a leg kick but Rogers moves out of range and Jesus only half commits.
Rogers lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Rogers.
Jesus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Donk. Rogers catches Jesus right on the button with a cross.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Jesus ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jesus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a nice shot that snaps Jesus's head back.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jesus circles away quickly and effectively.
Jesus misses with a straight left.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jesus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Jesus misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jesus's knee momentarily.
A big left from Rogers misses.
Nice defenses there by Jesus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Jesus slips the punch.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Jesus slips a straight right by Rogers.
Jesus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers cracks Jesus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jesus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jesus's hands.
Jesus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jesus looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Rogers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raptor Jesus's cut.
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!

Rogers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Jesus slips the punch.
Rogers throws a looping overhand right but Jesus ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Jesus.
Rogers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Jesus.
Jesus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jesus can do to turn this around?
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Jesus.
Jesus walks into a straight right hand from Rogers.
Rogers jabs Jesus right on the nose. Jesus blinks but takes it well.
Jesus misses with a left hand
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers slips a jab from Jesus.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rogers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rogers misses with a left hand
and Jesus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jesus missing with a left hand there. Rogers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers cracks Jesus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jesus tries to move into range but Rogers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jesus throws a push kick but Rogers slaps the foot to one side.
Jesus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rogers.
Rogers thuds his right hand into Jesus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jesus is looking to clinch.
Rogers tests Jesus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jesus misses the target.
Jim Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rogers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers cracks Jesus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Rogers misses with a hook
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rogers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Rogers.
A cross from Rogers lands.
A jab lands there for Rogers.
Rogers cracks Jesus with a good jab.
Rogers looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
A jab from Jesus misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Jesus.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Jesus slips the punch.
Jesus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogers moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Jesus checks a low kick from Rogers.
Jesus ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers.
Jesus slips under a jab from Rogers.
Jesus misses with a hook to the body
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus takes one to the side of the head.
Raptor Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Jesus.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
Jesus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Rogers cracks Jesus with an open hand slap.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Rogers cracks Jesus with a good jab.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jesus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Rogers!