PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Nergal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Permitis
vs
Nergal

180 cm
28
190 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

188 cm
21
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
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 Nergal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nergal throws a head kick but Permitis moves out of range.
Nergal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nergal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nergal wants to clinch

and Permitis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nergal has control of Permitis's left arm, preventing Permitis from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Permitis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nergal wants to stand up but Permitis is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Nergal keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Francois Permitis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nergal tries to clinch but Permitis moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Nergal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rocky Nergal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Permitis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nergal lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nergal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nergal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nergal doesn't manage to clinch there - Permitis circles away.
Nergal tries to clinch there but Permitis circles away.
Nergal is looking to clinch.
Permitis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nergal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Nergal clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nergal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Permitis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Permitis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nergal misses with a knee strike.
Permitis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nergal is defending well.
Permitis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Permitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nergal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Nergal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nergal throws a body kick that misses.
Nergal thuds his shin into the meat of Permitis's side.
Nergal fails to land with a series of punches.
Permitis misses with a takedown
and Nergal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Nergal tenderised Permitis's leg. Permitis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nergal lands with a slapping head kick.
Nergal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nergal is looking to clinch but Permitis is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nergal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Permitis avoids the head kick by Nergal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Nergal dominated that 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.

Nergal tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Permitis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Permitis.
Permitis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Permitis looking for a takedown.
Permitis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nergal prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois Permitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nergal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Permitis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Permitis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nergal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Permitis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nergal.
Nergal closes the distance looking to clinch

and Permitis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nergal!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nergal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nergal is looking to regain half guard here but Permitis keeps moving and retains side control.
Nergal is trying to work for a sweep but Permitis has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nergal holds on to Permitis around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Nergal is trying to stand up.
Nergal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nergal tries to lock up and control but Permitis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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

Permitis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Permitis keeping moving, preventing Nergal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nergal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nergal throwing strikes from guard but Permitis blocks nicely.
Nergal is looking to advance position but Permitis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nergal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Permitis has control of Nergal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nergal regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Permitis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rocky Nergal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Permitis shoots for a takedown but Nergal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nergal wants to clinch.
Nergal throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nergal throws a chopping leg kick but Permitis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Permitis closes the distance and clinches up with Nergal, looking for a takedown. Permitis pushes Nergal against the cage but Nergal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francois Permitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nergal is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nergal lands with a slapping head kick.
Nergal throws a lazy head kick

and Permitis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nergal's guard.
Permitis advances to half guard.
Nergal trying to hold on to Permitis's head to control him but Permitis postures up.
Permitis lands with a punch from half guard.
Nergal is trying to escape back to his feet but Permitis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Permitis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nergal is trying to buck Permitis off.
Nergal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Permitis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nergal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Permitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Permitis prevents Nergal from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nergal wants to control but Permitis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nergal is trying to get back to full guard.

Nergal is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Permitis has latched onto it... Big trouble! Permitis pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nergal is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Permitis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francois Permitis!
Francois Permitis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.