PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flash Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flash Elorde is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rogan
vs
Elorde

185 cm
24
212 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

190 cm
30
205 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flash Elorde!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elorde lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Rogan.
Elorde works over Rogan's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Rogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elorde.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elorde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elorde scores with a head kick. Rogan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rogan throws a series of punches but Elorde moves out of range.
Elorde's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elorde scrambles back to his feet.
Rogan dodges the punch combination from Elorde.
Elorde misses with a takedown

and Rogan moves into the clinch.

Rogan successfully pulls guard.

Elorde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elorde, into his guard.

Elorde has his foot on Rogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogan works his way back into a safe position though.

Elorde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Elorde keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elorde working for a triangle but Rogan defends it easily.
Rogan passes Elorde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Elorde is staying active underneath Rogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elorde wants to improve his position but Rogan is controlling well.
Rogan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Elorde controls his leg.
Elorde is in trouble now - Rogan has advanced to mount!
Elorde tries to improve his position but instead Rogan has taken his back!
Rogan is trying to stick to Elorde's back but Elorde is turning into Rogan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rogan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elorde.

Rogan working for a triangle but Elorde defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan wants to get back to his feet but Elorde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elorde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogan is keeping the position for now.

Elorde postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elorde, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Elorde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rogan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogan clinches up with Elorde and pushes him back against the cage.

Rogan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Elorde passes Rogan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Elorde is looking for a kimura but Rogan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elorde to get the leverage.

Rogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Elorde is looking for a kimura but Rogan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elorde to get the leverage.

Elorde wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Elorde is looking for a kimura but Rogan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elorde to get the leverage.
Elorde wants to pass the guard but Rogan is defending well.
Rogan trying to hold on to Elorde's head to control him but Elorde postures up.
Rogan wants to improve his position but Elorde is controlling well.

Elorde is looking for a kimura but Rogan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elorde to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Elorde throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Elorde.
Rogan lands a jab.
Rogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elorde throws out the jab.
Rogan throws a head kick but Elorde moves out of range.
Elorde looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogan is just out of range.
Rogan tries to clinch up but Elorde circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elorde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elorde looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogan lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Joe Rogan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rogan moves into range and clinches up with Elorde.
Rogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elorde looking for a takedown.
Rogan gets underhooks to prevent Elorde's takedown attempt.

Rogan jumps into guard, dragging Elorde to the mat.
Rogan wants to sweep here but Elorde controlling him for the moment.

Elorde lying in Rogan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Rogan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Elorde taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Rogan!
Our winner, Joe Rogan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.