PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ovca Namjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Rosenberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rosenberg
vs
Namjera

165 cm
27
142 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

160 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Unique Wear and Custom Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ovca Namjera!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Namjera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rosenberg's guard.

Rosenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Namjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosenberg is keeping the position for now.
Rosenberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Namjera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Rosenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Namjera is aware though and is defending well.
Namjera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Rosenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Namjera defends it easily.
Namjera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Namjera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namjera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Rosenberg is retaining full guard.
Namjera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rosenberg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Namjera escapes and throws Rosenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namjera in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Namjera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Namjera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rosenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rosenberg is not content to let Namjera control the position.
Rosenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Namjera working the ground and pound but Rosenberg is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Namjera working over Rosenberg with some ground and pound. Rosenberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Namjera looking for a submission but Rosenberg manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Namjera wants to pass the guard but Rosenberg is keeping the position.

Rosenberg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Namjera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rosenberg.
Namjera grinds an elbow into Rosenberg's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenberg tries to bench press Namjera off him but Namjera keeps the position.
Rosenberg struggling a bit here.
Rosenberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Rosenberg looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rosenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Namjera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Namjera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Namjera scoring with strikes but Rosenberg is staying in there.
Namjera tries to control but Rosenberg wriggling away.
Rosenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Namjera looking to control but Rosenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Namjera prevents Rosenberg from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namjera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Namjera with shots to the head and body - Rosenberg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rosenberg tries to lock up and control but Namjera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Rosenberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namjera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rosenberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Rosenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Namjera pulls his head out easily.
Rosenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Namjera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Namjera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Namjera slips a nice elbow through Rosenberg's hands, connecting with Rosenberg's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovca Namjera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some bone on bone action there as Namjera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rosenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Namjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rosenberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rosenberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Namjera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosenberg misses with the combination.
Niko Rosenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namjera manages to avoid it.
Namjera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niko Rosenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovca Namjera.
Rosenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Namjera swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg closes the distance but Namjera moves to the side
and Namjera counters with a series of strikes. Rosenberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rosenberg lands a jab.
Namjera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rosenberg's head backwards.
Good shot there by Rosenberg.
Rosenberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Namjera under the eye.
Namjera has his takedown stuffed
and Rosenberg counters with a leg kick.
Rosenberg throws a head kick but Namjera moves out of range.
Namjera fails with a takedown attempt.

Rosenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namjera looking to pass the guard.
Rosenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rosenberg working for a triangle but Namjera defends it easily.
Ovca Namjera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Namjera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namjera trying to control but Rosenberg is working from the bottom.

Rosenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rosenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg keeping moving, preventing Namjera from controlling successfully.
Namjera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Rosenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rosenberg has his foot on Namjera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Namjera works his way back into a safe position though.
Namjera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rosenberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Namjera is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Namjera wants to control from the top but Rosenberg keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rosenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rosenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Namjera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Namjera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Namjera postures up in Rosenberg's guard and throws a big left but Rosenberg blocks it.

Rosenberg working for submissions but it's allowed Namjera to get to half guard.
Namjera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenberg taking some punishment here, with Namjera in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Niko Rosenberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rosenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Namjera swats away the attempt to clinch by Rosenberg.
Rosenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namjera manages to avoid it.
Namjera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosenberg.
Namjera shoots in and drives through. Rosenberg sprawls well.

Namjera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Rosenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Namjera defends it easily.
Namjera trying to control but Rosenberg is working from the bottom.

Rosenberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Namjera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namjera throws a strike but Rosenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rosenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Namjera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Namjera has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rosenberg should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Namjera has tightened it up now! Rosenberg should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ovca Namjera!
A very excited looking Ovca Namjera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.