NLV - Nightmare (8) PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnjo Chipchase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zolo Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has chosen Stomp as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chipchase
vs
Rogers

185 cm
27
183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnjo Chipchase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zolo Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chipchase closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chipchase with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chipchase throws a big elbow that misses.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogers wants to stand but Chipchase is controlling the position.
Chipchase trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Chipchase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chipchase trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chipchase defends it easily.
Chipchase trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers trying to control the position.
Chipchase distracts Rogers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipchase postures up in Rogers's guard and throws a big left but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chipchase throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chipchase.
Chipchase throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rogers trying to control but Chipchase is working from the bottom.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Chipchase is striking but Rogers is not phased and passes to half guard.
Chipchase is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chipchase. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase wants to get back to full guard.
Chipchase is looking to control Rogers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chipchase avoid being mounted?
Well, if Rogers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chipchase makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chipchase.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chipchase is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chipchase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chipchase.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Chipchase is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chipchase!
Chipchase really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chipchase sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chipchase is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chipchase wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers trying to control but Chipchase is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chipchase manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chipchase is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chipchase working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rogers wants to hold on but Chipchase pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipchase landing strikes from the mount.
Chipchase putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chipchase scoring with strikes but Rogers is staying in there.
Chipchase is landing with some decent strikes but Rogers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Rogers is rocked!
BOOM! Chipchase connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rogers is still in real trouble! Can Chipchase finish him?
Chipchase putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnjo Chipchase dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chipchase connects with a single shot there.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.

Chipchase scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chipchase is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chipchase.
Chipchase wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Chipchase drops an elbow to the side of Rogers's head.
Chipchase throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chipchase trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
Chipchase not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chipchase connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
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!
Chipchase missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Chipchase missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chipchase.
Chipchase throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to kick Chipchase off but Chipchase keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chipchase has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rogers has hold of Chipchase's hands but Chipchase slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chipchase is nestled in close to Rogers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chipchase working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chipchase trying to mount his opponent but Rogers defends it.
Chipchase throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers has hold of Chipchase's hands but Chipchase slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Chipchase is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chipchase.
Chipchase being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chipchase throws a big elbow that misses.
Chipchase is in close to Rogers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chipchase.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chipchase throws a big elbow that misses.
Chipchase cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.
Chipchase postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chipchase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chipchase postures up in Rogers's guard and throws a big left but Rogers blocks it.
Chipchase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogers holds on and takes a little breather.
Chipchase scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Chipchase throws an elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chipchase's guard. Nice move by Rogers!
Chipchase wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chipchase's head.

Chipchase looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chipchase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chipchase is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rogers is in trouble now - Chipchase has advanced to mount!
Rogers tries to hold on but Chipchase pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase looking to ground and pound but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Chipchase landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chipchase with shots to the head and body - Rogers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chipchase won't let Rogers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Chipchase in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chipchase cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chipchase lands with some strikes.
Chipchase landing punches.
Rogers taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chipchase connects with a bit shot that sees Rogers covering up! More strikes from Chipchase and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chipchase is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnjo Chipchase!
After winning the bout, Johnjo Chipchase thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Granite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Steel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Immortal Technique-Point of no return. Granite has chosen Brokencyde - Get Crunk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Steel
vs
Granite

184 cm
33
212 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

198 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Granite!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granite shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Granite takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Steel catches Granite right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Rocky Granite has been cut.
Granite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Granite ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel looks to land a combination but Granite avoids it well.
Granite shoots and misses
and Steel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cory Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Granite.
Steel throws the left hand but Granite avoids the punch easily.
Steel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Granite is trying desperately to land a takedown but Steel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Granite.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Granite seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Granite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That has opened up Rocky Granite's cut even more.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granite.
Granite is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel throws a right hand that Granite ducks under and follows up with a left that Granite also avoids with ease.

Granite feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, Granite changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to stand but Granite is controlling the position.
Granite working some strikes from top position.
Granite stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Granite won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Granite trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Steel pushes Granite off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cory Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Granite shoots in.
Granite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granite fails to land the takedown.
Granite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.

Granite decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Granite looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granite prevents Steel from standing back up.
Granite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Granite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Granite stops Steel from getting back to his feet.
Granite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Steel has one foot on Granite's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Granite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel lands an overhand right.

The cut above Rocky Granite's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Granite dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Granite's head and hops out.

Granite fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel to the ground. Granite is now in Steel's guard.

Steel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Granite shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Granite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Granite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Cory Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granite staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Rocky Granite's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Granite is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granite was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granite.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocky Granite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cory Steel!
In his post fight interview, Cory Steel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.