PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelfer Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Kikui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogers
vs
Kikui

183 cm
25
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
24
173 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelfer Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Kikui!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kikui gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kikui prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rogers is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kikui gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelfer Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kikui stalling against the ropes.
Kikui lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogers keeps control of Kikui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kikui pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rogers wants a takedown but no success here.
Kikui lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Nelfer Rogers has been cut.
Rogers being controlled against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikui prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kikui pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kikui.
Rogers looking for a takedown.
Rogers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kikui is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kikui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rogers is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kikui gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Kikui has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rogers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kikui lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rogers covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikui lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kikui is not going to allow Rogers to sit and survive in this position.
Kikui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kikui keeps control of the position as Rogers tries to break free.

Kikui is persistently looking for the submission but Rogers is defending it well.
I really don't envy Rogers right now.

Kikui is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rogers is defending well though. Kikui let's go of the attempt for now.
Kikui cracks Rogers with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rogers from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Kikui working for the choke.
Rogers is taking damage to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Rogers hold on?! Kikui is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Rogers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kikui gets his way!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kikui is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kikui punishes Rogers with strikes from the back mount.

Rogers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kikui lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kikui.
Kikui lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kikui.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kikui connects with a big shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Kikui lands shots from the back.
Kikui doesn't have the hooks in and Rogers manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kikui manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rogers has Kikui in his guard.
Kikui must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rogers has momentary wrist control but Kikui slips an elbow through the middle.
Kikui would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Kikui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kikui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rogers is looking for a triangle but Kikui pushes his legs off easily.

Kikui stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kikui drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Kikui dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelfer Rogers's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kikui gets the takedown into side control.
Kikui cracks Rogers with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Kikui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogers, who protects the arm well.
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kikui working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Kikui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kikui looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rogers moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikui passes Rogers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kikui pulls his head out easily.

Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hiro Kikui has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kikui seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Kikui looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kikui working Rogers over with strikes.
Kikui moves nicely into side control.
Rogers takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kikui scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rogers to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kikui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rogers is defending against the submission attempts here by Kikui.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kikui is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers has hold of Kikui's hands but Kikui slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nice strikes from Kikui there.

Kikui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rogers is trying to control but can't.
Kikui landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kikui pulls his head out easily.
Kikui is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kikui connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.

Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers gets back to full guard.
Kikui tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.

Rogers working for a triangle but Kikui defends it easily.
Kikui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kikui working some strikes from top position.
Kikui chips away with some ground and pound.
Kikui landing with the ground and pound.
Kikui is working Rogers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kikui is working Rogers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Rogers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kikui gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kikui sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kikui's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kikui's back!

Kikui defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kikui postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Kikui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kikui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Kikui tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rogers is looking for a triangle but Kikui pushes his legs off easily.
Kikui is in close to Rogers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Kikui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelfer Rogers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kikui closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kikui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Kikui takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kikui takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Kikui seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Kikui landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kikui defends it easily.
Kikui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kikui stands and throws Rogers's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikui landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kikui is putting a hurting on Rogers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers won't allow Kikui to pass to mount.
Kikui working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kikui prevents Rogers from improving his position.

Kikui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kikui lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikui scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kikui wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position.
Rogers trying to control from the bottom.

Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Kikui winds up and cracks Rogers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Kikui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kikui connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Kikui lands with a punch from half guard.
Kikui wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kikui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kikui tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
Kikui makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kikui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rogers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kikui works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.

Kikui thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kikui working some strikes from top position.
Kikui keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Kikui tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogers looking for a guillotine here but Kikui defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Kikui drops an elbow to the side of Rogers's head.

Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kikui pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kikui connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Nelfer Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiro Kikui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kikui wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Kikui working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Kikui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kikui has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Kikui!