PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rogers
vs
Abdulkerimov

195 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rogers is just content to waste time from the top position. Abdulkerimov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Abdulkerimov wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Abdulkerimov keeps moving.
Abdulkerimov is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
Abdulkerimov controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers trying to control but Abdulkerimov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdulkerimov tries to sprawl out of it but Rogers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdulkerimov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogers misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with the combination.

Abdulkerimov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers is looking to control Abdulkerimov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?

Abdulkerimov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdulkerimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdulkerimov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Abdulkerimov is controlling well.
Rogers trying to control here.
Abdulkerimov is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdulkerimov in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdulkerimov is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abdulkerimov lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdulkerimov wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Abdulkerimov wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.

Abdulkerimov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdulkerimov looks winded!
Rogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abdulkerimov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abdulkerimov working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdulkerimov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers tries to roll over but Abdulkerimov keeps him under control.
Abdulkerimov is looking to stall here but Rogers recovers full guard.
Abdulkerimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdulkerimov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Abdulkerimov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers striking off his back but it's not causing Abdulkerimov any problems.
Abdulkerimov prevents Rogers from getting back to his feet.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.

Abdulkerimov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abdulkerimov defends well.
Abdulkerimov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abdulkerimov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Abdulkerimov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Abdulkerimov closes the distance and pushes Rogers back into the cage.
Rogers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rogers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abdulkerimov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Abdulkerimov has picked Rogers up - he's going for a ride! Abdulkerimov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abdulkerimov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdulkerimov trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Abdulkerimov is controlling him
Abdulkerimov throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.

Abdulkerimov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abdulkerimov wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.

Abdulkerimov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rogers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ramazan Abdulkerimov!