PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Liebling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Liebling has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darren Rogers's chin.

Rogers
vs
Liebling

213 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Bushido Clothing
Make Me Pop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Liebling!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liebling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liebling misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Liebling shoots in.
Rogers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Liebling misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers throws a right hand that Liebling ducks under and follows up with a left that Liebling also avoids with ease.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
Liebling throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liebling misses with a combination
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Liebling backing up. Liebling nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogers scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liebling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Liebling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rogers tries to reverse the position but Liebling maintains control.
Liebling avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.

Liebling is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rogers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Liebling working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Liebling tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to hold on but Liebling postures up.

Liebling gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rogers avoids the head kick by Liebling.
Liebling misses with a combination
and Rogers counters with a thumping low kick.
Liebling misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liebling misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnny Liebling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liebling throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rogers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Rogers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Liebling keeps it at a distance.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liebling.
Liebling is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liebling tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liebling throws a jab when Rogers was well out of range.
Liebling misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
Liebling throws a lazy head kick
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Liebling dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Liebling fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darren Rogers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Liebling fails with the takedown.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Liebling avoids it well.

Liebling drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rogers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liebling passes into side control.
Liebling throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.

Liebling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liebling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liebling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.

Liebling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liebling on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liebling is staying tight to Rogers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Liebling wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Rogers is trying to control Liebling's posture but Liebling avoids it.

Liebling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liebling is breathing heavily.

Liebling tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liebling has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.

Liebling tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liebling has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liebling wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Liebling throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liebling working away.
Liebling trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Liebling throws an elbow but Rogers slips to the side and avoids it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab by Rogers.
Liebling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liebling looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Liebling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Liebling throws a sloppy head kick
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Liebling misses with a body kick.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Liebling throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Liebling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rogers won't be happy with that.
Liebling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
Liebling tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rogers's legs.
Liebling in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liebling goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rogers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Liebling but great work by Rogers.
Liebling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers tries to move to mount but Liebling blocks the move with his legs.
Liebling manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rogers controlling the position for now.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Liebling is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liebling passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rogers!
Rogers wants to control but Liebling is having none of it.

Liebling is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rogers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rogers!
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liebling keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Liebling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers trying to control but Liebling is working from the bottom.
Liebling looking for a sweep. Not yet Liebling, not yet.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liebling lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liebling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Liebling looking to finish with strikes here!
Liebling thowing shots but they're missing.

Liebling has hold of Rogers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rogers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Liebling wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Liebling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liebling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Liebling!