PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Crompton (ranked 24064 p4p, 205 weight class) and Derek Rogan (ranked 2870 p4p, 126 weight class). Nick Crompton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Crompton
vs
Rogan

225 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

198 cm
22
277 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Crompton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Rogan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crompton!

Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crompton, who protects the arm well.

Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crompton, who protects the arm well.
Rogan working away.

Rogan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Crompton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogan but great work by Crompton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crompton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rogan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Rogan is looking for a triangle but Crompton pushes his legs off easily.
Rogan keeping full guard, as Crompton tries to pass.
Crompton stopping the sweep attempt from Rogan.

Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crompton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crompton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Rogan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crompton doesn't defend quickly enough and Rogan has managed to lock this one up! Can Crompton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rogan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Derek Rogan!
Derek Rogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.