PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Roughneck (ranked 2654 p4p, 304 weight class) and Mark Bloodsport (ranked 2530 p4p, 290 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Roughneck
vs
Bloodsport

185 cm
19
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Urban Fighter

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Roughneck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bloodsport!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodsport closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roughneck circles away.
Roughneck feinted with a counter takedown.
Bloodsport closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Mark Bloodsport has been cut.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roughneck as he avoids it easily.

Bloodsport drives through and clinches with Roughneck against the cage.
Roughneck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodsport's elbow.
Roughneck prevents a body shot from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport misses with a knee to the head.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but Roughneck blocks with his arms.
Bloodsport has Roughneck pressed against the cage, preventing Roughneck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bloodsport using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roughneck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bloodsport connects with a knee to the head.

Roughneck pulls guard effortlessly.
Roughneck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roughneck tries to get out of the position.

Roughneck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bloodsport is aware though and is defending well.
Roughneck seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bloodsport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bloodsport stands up and waves to Roughneck to follow him.
Roughneck throws a predictable looking body shot

and Bloodsport counters by clinching up.
Roughneck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roughneck is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughneck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roughneck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roughneck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bloodsport looking to throw knees to the head but Roughneck is blocking nicely.
Bloodsport lands a good knee to the midsection. Roughneck won't want to take too many of those.
Roughneck tries to break the clinch but Bloodsport is controlling the position.
Bloodsport connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roughneck's face.
Bloodsport with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport tries a body shot but Roughneck blocks it.
Bloodsport using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roughneck can't get the takedown.
Bloodsport leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jared Roughneck has been cut.
Bloodsport displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roughneck up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport slowing the pace effectively.
Roughneck misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodsport is struggling to control the position.
Bloodsport content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Bloodsport.
Bloodsport fails to land the takedown.
Roughneck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jared Roughneck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bloodsport.
Roughneck looks to land a combination but Bloodsport avoids it well.
Roughneck lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport shoots in but no luck this time.

Bloodsport moves into the clinch.
Roughneck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bloodsport has him pressed against the cage.
Roughneck is trying to break the clinch but Bloodsport has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodsport stalling against the cage.
Roughneck tries to pull guard but Bloodsport won't allow it.
Bloodsport dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bloodsport tries to land a knee to the head but Roughneck blocks with his arms.
Roughneck is pushing Bloodsport up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bloodsport scores with a knee to the head.
Bloodsport misses with a short punch on the inside.

Roughneck manages to pull guard.
Roughneck trying to keep a closed guard but Bloodsport is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport stopping the sweep attempt from Roughneck.

Roughneck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bloodsport controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roughneck wants to sweep but no luck.
Bloodsport trying to control but Roughneck is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodsport tries to stand but Roughneck is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roughneck is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bloodsport dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bloodsport fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roughneck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Roughneck 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.
Bloodsport controls Roughneck momentarily but Roughneck frees himself.
Roughneck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bloodsport is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bloodsport is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roughneck is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Roughneck preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Iron mikes mma inform us that Bloodsport has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Bloodsport working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roughneck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roughneck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloodsport has momentary wrist control but Roughneck slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport wants to stand up but Roughneck is controlling him.

Bloodsport working for submissions but it's allowed Roughneck to get to half guard.
Roughneck is looking to stall here but Bloodsport recovers full guard.
Roughneck forces his way into half guard.
Bloodsport makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bloodsport.

Bloodsport working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roughneck has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bloodsport is trying to stand back up but Roughneck is controlling him
Roughneck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roughneck wants to control but Bloodsport is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodsport slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bloodsport 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.
Roughneck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloodsport is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roughneck throwing strikes from guard but Bloodsport blocks nicely.

Bloodsport looking for a guillotine here but Roughneck defends easily.
Bloodsport has momentary wrist control but Roughneck slips an elbow through the middle.

Bloodsport looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bloodsport looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodsport, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roughneck trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodsport is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodsport pulls Roughneck in close to prevent any damage.

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

Bloodsport looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roughneck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Roughneck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jared Roughneck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bloodsport working for a triangle but Roughneck defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Roughneck dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Roughneck lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Roughneck as Bloodsport shoots in.

Roughneck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roughneck wants to pass the guard but Bloodsport is keeping the position.
Roughneck trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.

Bloodsport had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roughneck defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roughneck trying to move into half guard but instead Bloodsport has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport looking to sit in guard and control but Roughneck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Roughneck wants to control from the top but Bloodsport keeps moving.
Bloodsport is looking to stand up but Roughneck isn't so interested in that idea.

Bloodsport throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roughneck trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.
Roughneck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloodsport is keeping the position for now.
Roughneck prevents Bloodsport from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roughneck stopping the sweep attempt from Bloodsport.
Roughneck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roughneck wants to pass the guard but Bloodsport is keeping the position.
Bloodsport working a defensive guard here.

Bloodsport is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roughneck with a nice head shot there.
Roughneck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bloodsport keeping moving, preventing Roughneck from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bloodsport looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roughneck is one step ahead there.
Roughneck trying to control but Bloodsport is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roughneck lands a slapping body shot.
Roughneck scores with a body shot.
Roughneck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck misses with a body shot.
As Roughneck backs off Bloodsport throws a huge counter combo but Roughneck manages to avoid it all.

Bloodsport closes the distance and pushes Roughneck back into the cage.
Roughneck wants to take the fight to the mat but Bloodsport manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mark Bloodsport seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roughneck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roughneck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bloodsport connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roughneck's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Roughneck.
Bloodsport connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roughneck's face.
Roughneck wants to break free but Bloodsport has control.
Bloodsport has Roughneck pressed against the cage, preventing Roughneck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bloodsport keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roughneck's efforts to push away.
Bloodsport connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roughneck is trying to pull guard but Bloodsport has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodsport connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roughneck's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roughneck can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jared Roughneck.
I think Roughneck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Roughneck!
After winning the bout, Jared Roughneck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.