PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JT wahsalliD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Rogan (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.

wahsalliD
vs
Rogan

170 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JT wahsalliD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan drops his hands momentarily and wahsalliD takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. wahsalliD sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
wahsalliD looks for the body kick but Rogan saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogan.
wahsalliD displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogan fails with the takedown.
JT wahsalliD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Rogan.
Rogan shoots in for a double leg but wahsalliD sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
wahsalliD stuffs the takedown.
wahsalliD clobbers Rogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
wahsalliD scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogan should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has wahsalliD pinned against the cage. wahsalliD gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from wahsalliD - that will leave a mark!
Rogan fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogan.
wahsalliD cracks Rogan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogan shoots and misses
and wahsalliD counters with a two punch combo.
Rogan darts in looking for a takedown but wahsalliD gets double underhooks and turns Rogan into the cage.
Rogan looks winded!
wahsalliD lands an uppercut.
Rogan wants a takedown.
wahsalliD pushes Rogan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
wahsalliD misses with an elbow strike.
Rogan can't get the takedown.
wahsalliD avoiding damage as Rogan throws knees to the body.
wahsalliD lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogan backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wahsalliD digs a right hand underneath Rogan's ribcage. Rogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogan tries to land knees in the clinch but wahsalliD avoids the damage to the body.
wahsalliD pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rogan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. wahsalliD is defending well for now.
wahsalliD throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rogan wants to get back to striking at distance but wahsalliD won't allow it.
A hook to the body from wahsalliD.
wahsalliD lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and wahsalliD avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from wahsalliD.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rogan jumps guard but wahsalliD stands there with Rogan around his waist. Rogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. wahsalliD just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rogan jumps guard but wahsalliD stands there with Rogan around his waist. Rogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rogan wants to break free but wahsalliD has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as wahsalliD walks away with a smile on his face. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
wahsalliD throws a head kick but Rogan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT wahsalliD dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

wahsalliD works over Rogan's head and body with a nice combination.
Rogan blocks a head kick by wahsalliD.
wahsalliD leaves Rogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
JT wahsalliD is winning the standup battle so far.
wahsalliD tries a head kick but it misses.
wahsalliD leaves Rogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - wahsalliD finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
wahsalliD scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
wahsalliD slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
JT wahsalliD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Rogan.
wahsalliD swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wahsalliD lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
JT wahsalliD is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
wahsalliD scores with a spinning back kick!
Rogan shoots for a double leg takedown but wahsalliD sprawls well. He's pushed Rogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
wahsalliD moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
wahsalliD stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogan. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
wahsalliD scores with a body shot.

Rogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming wahsalliD to the mat! wahsalliD manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rogan is working wahsalliD over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan wants to control from the top but wahsalliD keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!

wahsalliD looking for a guillotine here but Rogan defends easily.

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

wahsalliD looking for a guillotine here but Rogan defends easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
wahsalliD working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but wahsalliD is keeping the position.
Rogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogan is looking to work some ground and pound but wahsalliD has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Rogan throws a big right hand that misses.
wahsalliD keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JT wahsalliD dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

wahsalliD throws a right hand that Rogan ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogan also avoids with ease.

Rogan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into wahsalliD's guard.

wahsalliD is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogan defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

wahsalliD is looking for a triangle but Rogan pushes his legs off easily.
Rogan postures up in wahsalliD's guard and throws a big left but wahsalliD blocks it.
Rogan cracks wahsalliD with a solid left hand.
wahsalliD keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
wahsalliD keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
wahsalliD not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.
Joseph Rogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of wahsalliD's head.
Joseph Rogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
wahsalliD keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
wahsalliD preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogan stands up over wahsalliD, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

wahsalliD escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogan distracts wahsalliD with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan distracts wahsalliD with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
wahsalliD keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Rogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but wahsalliD is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogan working some strikes from top position.

wahsalliD throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rogan with a nice head shot there.
Rogan landing with the ground and pound.
wahsalliD keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Rogan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogan postures up and lands a big shot to wahsalliD's brow.
Rogan scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Rogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think wahsalliD 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT wahsalliD!