PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jejomar Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Negan
vs
Roxas

175 cm
20
216 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jejomar Roxas!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas misses with a head kick.
Negan blocks a head kick by Roxas.
Roxas stuns Negan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Roxas.
Negan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Negan instigates a clinch.
Negan has Roxas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roxas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Negan breaks the clinch.
Roxas throws a series of punches but Negan moves out of range.
Negan shoots in but no luck this time.
Negan tries to clinch there but Roxas circles away.
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roxas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roxas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roxas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Negan backs up against the cage.
Jejomar Roxas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Roxas as he connects with a hook.
Negan closes the distance but Roxas moves to the side
and Roxas counters with an outside leg kick.
Negan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roxas defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Negan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roxas tries to work over Negan's front leg with a kick but Negan checks it.

Negan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Roxas is defending against the submission attempts here by Negan.
Negan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Negan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roxas is just riding it out for now. Negan eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negan not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Negan is looking to take a break and control but Roxas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roxas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Negan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roxas to regain full guard.

Negan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Negan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Negan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Negan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Negan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Negan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roxas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Negan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Negan is working hard here to advance position.
Negan postures up and lands a big shot to Roxas's brow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roxas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roxas has momentary wrist control but Negan slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Negan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Negan trying to control the position from guard on top but Roxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Negan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Negan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Roxas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Negan clinches with his opponent.

Negan drags the fight down to the ground.
Roxas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Negan keeping moving, preventing Roxas from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jejomar Roxas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Roxas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Negan tries to clinch but Roxas moves out of range.
Roxas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roxas duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan has a takedown stuffed.
Roxas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Philip Negan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negan tries to clinch up.
Negan tries for a takedown but Roxas circles away easily
and Roxas counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Roxas.
Roxas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Negan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negan is looking to clinch but Roxas is avoiding it.
Negan throws a series of punches but Roxas avoids them all with ease.
Negan moves in looking to clinch but Roxas pushes him off.
Roxas tests Negan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roxas connects with a leg kick. Negan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Philip Negan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas throws out a powerful jab.
Roxas throws a head kick but Negan moves out of range.
Negan wants to clinch.
Negan blocks a head kick by Roxas.
Negan moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxas throws a head kick that misses.
Roxas stuffs the takedown.
Roxas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roxas throws a good cross that connects.
Negan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roxas. That did some damage!

Negan pushes Roxas up against the cage in a clinch.
Roxas tries to pull guard but Negan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Negan to keep the fight standing.
Negan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Negan looking for a takedown.
Negan trying to control the position but instead, Roxas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Negan into the cage.
Roxas is trying to pull guard but Negan has him pressed against the cage.
Roxas jumps guard but Negan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Negan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Negan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roxas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roxas moves out of range of the body kick from Negan.
Roxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Negan is just out of range.
Roxas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Negan backs up against the cage.
Negan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Negan fails with the takedown.
Roxas lands a high kick!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxas throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Philip Negan has been cut.
A punch combination from Roxas misses.
Roxas tries to bum rush Negan with a series of wild strikes but Negan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jejomar Roxas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philip Negan'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!

Negan shoots for a double leg takedown but Roxas sprawls well. He's pushed Negan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Roxas as Negan shoots in.
Negan wants to clinch.
Negan moves out of range of the body kick.
Roxas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Negan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Negan is defended easily by Roxas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Negan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roxas stuffs the takedown.
Roxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Negan at a distance.
Roxas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roxas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Negan's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Negan.
Negan tries to move into range but Roxas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Negan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Negan is defended easily by Roxas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Negan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roxas throws a head kick but Negan moves out of range.
Negan tries to clinch up but Roxas circles away and keeps his distance.
Jejomar Roxas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Negan shoots in for a double leg but Roxas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roxas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Roxas lands but Negan takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roxas throws a series of punches but Negan avoids them all with ease.
Negan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roxas is fending him off so far but Negan persists. Nope, Roxas circles away and we're back to standing.
Negan shoots in for a double leg but Roxas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters circling a little - Roxas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roxas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Negan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Roxas. That one must have hurt.
Negan wants to clinch up but Roxas keeps it at a distance.
Roxas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Roxas scores with a three punch combo!
Roxas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roxas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roxas connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Negan is looking to clinch.
Roxas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Negan in his tracks.
Roxas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Roxas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Roxas throws a head kick but Negan moves out of range.
Negan darts in trying to clinch
and Roxas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Negan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Negan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roxas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Negan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Negan is trying to work for a kimura but Roxas is defending well.

Negan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roxas is refusing to be controlled, as Negan sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jejomar Roxas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roxas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jejomar Roxas!
Jejomar Roxas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.