PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keneth Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Contreras
vs
Rogan

222 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keneth Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Contreras throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rogan counters with a single leg into guard. Contreras didn't expect that.
Rogan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rogan passes into half guard.
Rogan not doing much here.
Rogan is pressing down on Contreras's thigh, looking to free his foot. Contreras is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras is trying to stand up here but Rogan is controlling him well.
Rogan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Contreras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan not doing much here.
Contreras wants to control but Rogan is keeping busy.

Rogan is looking for a kimura here.
Contreras wants to get back to his feet.

Rogan looking for a submission but Contreras manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rogan passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogan controlling the position.
Contreras gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Contreras really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rogan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan tries to control but Contreras wriggling away.

Rogan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Contreras to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Contreras shrugs it off.
Contreras wants to control but Rogan is having none of it.
Rogan fails to take his opponent's back.
Rogan wants to control but Contreras has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

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.
Rogan trying to control from half guard but Contreras is working away.
Rogan looks winded!
Contreras wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Contreras manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Contreras trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras is looking to stand up but Rogan isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Rogan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Contreras tries to bum rush Rogan with a series of wild strikes but Rogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Contreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown but Contreras shows good takedown defense.
Contreras attempts a counter takedown but Rogan avoids it well and moves away.
Contreras throws a head kick but Rogan moves out of range.
Rogan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Contreras defends it well.
Rogan shoots for a takedown but Contreras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras looks to land a combination. Rogan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Contreras tries to sprawl out of it but Rogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Contreras manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keneth Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Rogan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Contreras gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Contreras wants to stand up but Rogan is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Rogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.
Rogan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rogan passes into half guard.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Contreras manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras keeping full guard, as Rogan tries to pass.
Contreras is looking to stand up but Rogan isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogan closes the distance and clinches up with Contreras, looking for a takedown. Rogan pushes Contreras against the cage but Contreras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keneth Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Contreras tries to avoid it but Rogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Contreras to the ground. Contreras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Contreras appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's four 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.
Contreras lands a head kick!
Contreras connects with a high kick.
Rogan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Contreras counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Contreras is looking for a kimura but Rogan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Contreras to get the leverage.
Rogan wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Contreras looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keneth Contreras dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Contreras scores with a leg kick.
Keneth Contreras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogan is out of range and Contreras settles back down.
Rogan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rogan darts in looking for a takedown but Contreras gets double underhooks and turns Rogan into the cage.
Contreras drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogan sprawls and moves away.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Contreras but Contreras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Contreras cracks Rogan with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Contreras tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Contreras defends it well.
Contreras misses with a leg kick.
Contreras throws a head kick that misses

so Rogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Contreras is keeping the position for now.
Rogan passes Contreras's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Contreras makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Contreras.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras trying to keep a closed guard but Rogan is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Rogan slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras is trying to stand up here but Rogan is controlling him well.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Contreras is defending well.
Rogan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Contreras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rogan wants to pass to mount but Contreras is defending the position.
Contreras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogan is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Contreras won't allow Rogan to pass to mount.
Rogan trying to control the action but Contreras is working from the bottom.

Contreras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogan is looking to pass Contreras's guard but actually Contreras recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Contreras trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Rogan.
I think Rogan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Rogan!