PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit comes to the ring accompanied by Deliverance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Fertit
vs
Rogan

195 cm
18
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
278 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan misses with the combination.
Rogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogan ducks under a wild hook from Fertit.

Fertit shoots in and bounces Rogan off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.

Rogan is looking for a triangle but Fertit pushes his legs off easily.
Fertit is pushing down on Rogan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogan is fighting to maintain full guard but Fertit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fertit throwing shots but Rogan is blocking nicely.
Fertit wants to free his trapped foot but Rogan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fertit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

It looks like Seth Rogan has been cut.
Rogan is trying to stand.
Fertit 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.
Fertit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That has opened up Seth Rogan's cut even more.
Fertit wants to pass the guard but Rogan is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fertit content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fertit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Fertit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogan trying to hold on to Fertit's head to control him but Fertit postures up.
Fertit is looking to take a break and control but Rogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fertit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan throws a series of strikes that have Fertit backpedaling.
Fertit shoots in for a double leg but Rogan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fertit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fertit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rogan lands a slapping body shot.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Rogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fertit avoids the head kick by Rogan.
Rogan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rogan tests Fertit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fertit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogan's waist but Rogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fertit off to one side.
Rogan throws a head kick but Fertit moves out of range.
Rogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fertit.
Rogan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fertit shoots in for a double leg but Rogan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertit dodges the punch combination from Rogan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fertit if he has to take too many more of those.
Rogan throws a head kick that misses.
Rogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fertit's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Fertit as he connects with a hook.
Rogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Rogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Fertit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rogan keeping full guard, as Fertit tries to pass.

Fertit has gone for a leg lock! Rogan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fertit's guard.
Rogan tries to stand but Fertit is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit looking for a sweep. Not yet Fertit, not yet.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rogan postures up.

Fertit 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.
Fertit wants to sweep but no luck.

Rogan stands up from Fertit's guard - Rogan perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Fertit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Rogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Rogan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Good exchange - Rogan coming out on top.
Rogan lands with a nice combination. Fertit backs away looking to recover.
Fertit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogan but Rogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rogan scores with a three punch combo!
Johnny Fertit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogan throws a hook but Fertit avoids it easily.

Fertit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Fertit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rogan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rogan!

Fertit looking for a guillotine here but Rogan defends easily.
Rogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rogan gets to his feet. Fertit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fertit instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fertit just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rogan fails to pull guard.

Fertit pulls Rogan into guard.

Fertit 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.
Johnny Fertit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fertit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fertit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogan is looking to stand up but Fertit won't let him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rogan is looking to stand up but Fertit won't let him.
Fertit tries to strike from the bottom.
Rogan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fertit's guard.
Rogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fertit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Fertit scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit tries to control but Rogan wriggling away.
Fertit breaks from Rogan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rogan is desperately trying to improve his position but Fertit has a good base and remains in mount.
Fertit lands a big elbow.
Rogan tries to reverse the position but Fertit maintains control.

Fertit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rogan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rogan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fertit asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Fertit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan defending against the ground and pound.
Rogan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fertit asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Fertit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Fertit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rogan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Fertit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Fertit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Rogan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Fertit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogan throws a series of punches but Fertit avoids them all with ease.
Rogan looks for the body kick but Fertit saw that one coming.

Fertit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rogan!
Fertit lands a big elbow.

Fertit wants to finish this one by submission but Rogan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fertit.

Fertit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rogan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogan is trying to buck Fertit off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fertit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fertit working away.
Rogan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Fertit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rogan tries to bench press Fertit off him but Fertit keeps the position.
Fertit controls the position.

Fertit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogan, who protects the arm well.
Rogan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogan tries to kick Fertit off but Fertit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Fertit is trying to work for a kimura but Rogan is defending well.

Rogan kicks off Fertit and gets to his feet.
Fertit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fertit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Seth Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Rogan misses.
Rogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Fertit scores with a takedown into Rogan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fertit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogan trying to keep a closed guard but Fertit is proving a slippery customer.
Rogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogan working for a triangle but Fertit defends it easily.
Rogan has momentary wrist control but Fertit slips an elbow through the middle.
Fertit trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Fertit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Fertit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Fertit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fertit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is trying to improve his position.

Fertit decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fertit.
Rogan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Fertit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fertit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fertit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fertit!