PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Blackwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyndon Blackwell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Blackwell
vs
Rogan

150 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
203 lbs
2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyndon Blackwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blackwell, right into the meat.
That kick from Blackwell tenderised Rogan's leg. Rogan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rogan has a takedown stuffed.

Rogan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blackwell really is a fat lump.
Still in half guard, Rogan seems content to control.
Blackwell tries to roll over but Rogan keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rogan 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.
Blackwell tries to roll over but Rogan keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwell is in trouble now - Rogan has advanced to mount!
Rogan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blackwell is looking to escape.

Rogan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blackwell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rogan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blackwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogan prevents Blackwell from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogan looking to control but Blackwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogan on the ground.
Rogan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Blackwell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rogan.
Rogan looks winded!
Blackwell can't escape the position.
BOOM! Rogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blackwell tries to lock up and control but Rogan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackwell tries to reverse the position but Rogan maintains control.
Rogan looking to finish Blackwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blackwell!
Rogan is trying to take his opponent's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwell regains half guard.
Rogan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan trying to control the action but Blackwell is working from the bottom.
Blackwell won't allow Rogan to pass to mount.
Blackwell wants to get back to full guard.

Rogan is looking for a kimura but Blackwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.
Blackwell tries to get to full guard but Rogan has control of the leg.
Rogan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rogan wants to take Blackwell's back but he can't do it this time.
Rogan tries to control but Blackwell wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell regains half guard.
Blackwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Rogan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogan has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwell's legs - danger averted.
Blackwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Blackwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackwell has managed to get both his arms back between Rogan's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Rogan is looking for a triangle but Blackwell pushes his legs off easily.
Blackwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blackwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Blackwell looking to score a takedown here. Rogan is defending well but Blackwell drives through and ends up in Rogan's guard.
Rogan 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.

Blackwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogan, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogan somewhat.
Rogan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackwell as he jumps to the side.
Blackwell scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackwell thumps Rogan with a low kick.

Blackwell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Blackwell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogan is proving hard to escape from.
Blackwell postures up.
Joe Rogan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackwell is aware though and is defending well.

Rogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blackwell stands up and waves to Rogan to follow him.
Blackwell fails with the takedown.
Blackwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogan sprawls well. He's pushed Blackwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackwell defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Blackwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt - Rogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackwell sprawls well. He's pushed Rogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogan sprawls well. Rogan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blackwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Blackwell misses with a takedown attempt - Rogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blackwell shoots in for a takedown but Rogan shows good takedown defense.
Blackwell misses with a wild body shot.
Blackwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rogan counters with a shoot takedown. Blackwell fights it but they end up in guard.
Rogan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rogan trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Blackwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyndon Blackwell dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Blackwell shoots in and drives through. Rogan sprawls well.
Blackwell misses with a takedown

and Rogan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blackwell's guard.
Blackwell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rogan passes into half guard.

Rogan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Blackwell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rogan has cracked it and Blackwell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Rogan!
A less than humble Joe Rogan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.