PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Belcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Belcher
vs
Rodgers

187 cm
26
201 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rodgers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Belcher improves position.
Belcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Belcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Belcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodgers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers taking a breather.
Belcher jumps guard but Rodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Belcher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Belcher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Belcher is controlling the pace.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belcher working Rodgers over with strikes.
Belcher tries to pass to full mount but Rodgers defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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. Belcher connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple.
Belcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Belcher seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belcher wants to free his trapped foot but Rodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belcher prevents Rodgers from improving his position.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Belcher.
Belcher working Rodgers over with strikes.
Belcher works his way into side control.
Belcher cracks Rodgers with a big right hand but Rodgers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Belcher advances to mount.
Rodgers taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Belcher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belcher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Rodgers is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodgers is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher 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.
Belcher postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rodgers bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Belcher and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!