PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Cramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Rogers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rogers
vs
Cramp

200 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

163 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Cramp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cramp tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.

Cramp scores with a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Cramp from controlling successfully.
Rogers is trying to hold Cramp in close to prevent damage but Cramp has managed to pass into half guard.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cramp.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cramp is stalling in the full guard.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Cramp tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cramp wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cramp has eaten all the pies!
Cramp trying to move into half guard but instead Rogers has managed to sweep!
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Rogers gets to his feet. Cramp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Cramp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cramp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cramp uses his free foot to push down on Rogers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rogers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Rogers is bucking up trying to escape but Cramp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cramp controlling the pace for now.

Cramp stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Cramp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cramp circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramp connects with a jab.

Cramp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Cramp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cramp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cramp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cramp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cramp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Cramp wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rogers trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cramp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cramp wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Cramp controlling the action here.
Cramp is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cramp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cramp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rogers with a poor takedown

and Cramp counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rogers wants to control but Cramp is keeping busy.
Cramp stalling.

Cramp stands up out of the half guard.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Cramp circles away.

Cramp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cramp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.

Cramp pushes Rogers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Cramp moves into the clinch.

Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Cramp throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.

Cramp pushes Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramp prevents the takedown attempt.
Cramp tries to score a body lock takedown but Rogers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rogers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cramp smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cramp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cramp scores a takedown into full mount!
Cramp controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cramp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rogers is working to get back to half guard.
Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Cramp's attempts to control the action.
Cramp controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cramp.
Cramp unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cramp controlling the position easily from mount.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Cramp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cramp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Rogers instigates a clinch.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Cramp has him pressed against the cage.

Cramp 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!
Rogers just trying to survive but Cramp is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rogers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cramp landing with strikes.

Cramp has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rogers is in real trouble here. Cramp gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rogers is tapping out! Cramp wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Cramp!