PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Underworld - Born Slippy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogan
vs
Renton

185 cm
25
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

178 cm
31
185 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renton.
Rogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogan scores with a nice head shot.
Rogan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Rogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan advances to full mount.
Rogan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Renton is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogan has a good base and remains in mount.
Rogan wants to control the action but instead Renton gets a body lock and reverses into Rogan's guard! Nice work!

Rogan looking for subs off his back but Renton has passed one foot through into half guard.

Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Renton pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan is in trouble now - Renton has advanced to mount!
Rogan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Renton has a good base and remains in mount.
Renton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Renton raining down shots from the mount!
Renton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Renton landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogan is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Renton working the ground and pound effectively.
Renton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogan is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Renton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rogan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Renton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Renton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogan hang on?
Rogan can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Renton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Rogan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Renton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Renton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Renton lands a big shot there that rocks Rogan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renton with good strikes from the mount here!
Renton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Renton looking to control but Rogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rogan is bucking up trying to escape but Renton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogan regains half guard.
Rogan is pressing down on Renton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Renton content to stall in guard here.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Renton from controlling successfully.
Renton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renton 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.

Mark Renton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rogan throws a leg kick but Renton moved away.
Rogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Renton misses the jab.
Rogan misses with a looping left.

Rogan forces Renton back against the cage and clinches.
Rogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogan is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Rogan breaks from the clinch.
Rogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Renton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogan somewhat.
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renton.
Rogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rogan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Renton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogan somewhat.
Renton throws a lazy uppercut
and Rogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renton thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Renton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton checks a leg kick.
Renton fails to land the takedown.
Rogan misses with a head kick.
Renton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Renton misses with an uppercut. Rogan saw that one coming.
Renton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Renton leaves Rogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Renton scores with a hook to the body. Rogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Renton leaves Rogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan with a poor takedown
enabling Renton to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Renton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Renton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rogan to the mat! Rogan manages to get full guard.
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!
Renton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Renton wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Renton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renton advances position into side control!
Rogan is not content to let Renton control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton is working Rogan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Renton trying to control the action but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Renton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rogan tries to escape but Renton is in control.
Renton working the ground and pound.
Rogan tries to improve position but can't.
Renton slows the pace down.
Rogan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Renton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan trying to control here.
Rogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Renton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Renton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Renton pulls his head out easily.
Rogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Renton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Renton is trying to control. Rogan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Renton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renton slips a nice elbow through Rogan's hands, connecting with Rogan's forehead.
Renton thows a huge punch but Rogan dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Renton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Renton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Renton.
Renton thows a body shot but no joy.

Rogan moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogan.
Rogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Renton controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogan.
Renton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renton throws a head punch that misses.
Renton tries a body shot but Rogan blocks it.
Renton can't find room to land a body shot as Rogan controls the action.
Rogan tries to throw a body punch but Renton avoids it by throwing Rogan back against the cage.
Renton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Rogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Renton.
Rogan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Rogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Renton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Renton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Renton.

Renton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Renton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rogan pushes Renton off looking to stand but Renton dives back in and keeps control.
Renton trying to control from half guard but Rogan is working away.
Rogan manages to get to full guard.
Joe Rogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogan looking for a guillotine here but Renton defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogan wants to sweep but no luck.
Renton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Renton is working Rogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Renton prevents Rogan from getting back to his feet.
Renton tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogan is retaining full guard.
Renton throws a big right hand that misses.
Renton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.

Rogan looking for a guillotine here but Renton defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Renton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogan is keeping the position for now.
Renton is working Rogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Renton controlling from the top position.
Renton wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Mark Renton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Renton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Renton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Renton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Renton has managed to get both his arms back between Rogan's legs - danger averted.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Renton from controlling successfully.

Rogan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Renton defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Renton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Renton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Renton!
Mark Renton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.