PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jhin Markell (ranked 2018 p4p, 236 weight class) and Wade Rogers (ranked 3944 p4p, 391 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Markell
vs
Rogers

182 cm
26
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Pit Bull Development

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhin Markell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wade Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Markell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rogers quickly recovers to half guard.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
Markell working Rogers over with strikes.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Markell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Markell wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rogers is staying active underneath Markell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Markell in his half guard.
Markell throws a strike but Rogers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Markell 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markell stops Rogers from standing up.

Rogers looking for a guillotine here but Markell defends easily.

Rogers working for a triangle but Markell defends it easily.
Markell won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Markell postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow.
Markell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Markell landing some decent shots from guard.
Markell lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogers has his foot on Markell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markell works his way back into a safe position though.
Markell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rogers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Markell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Markell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Markell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Markell.
Rogers taking some punishment here, with Markell in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Markell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Markell has control of the leg.
Markell wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Markell seems to be looking for submissions.

Markell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Markell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Markell is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.

Markell is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Markell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markell prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Markell 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.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Rogers is staying active underneath Markell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Markell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Markell shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rogers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Markell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers working a defensive guard here.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Markell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markell content to stall in guard here.
Markell stands up over Rogers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markell defends well.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Markell from controlling successfully.
Markell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Rogers has hold of Markell's hands but Markell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markell wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
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. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Markell is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Markell controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogers looking for submissions off his back.

Markell is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers tries to roll over but Markell keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markell trying to control the pace.
Rogers pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markell lands a nice short elbow.
Rogers pushes Markell off but Markell dives into side control.
Markell lands some shots froms side control.
Markell scoring with punches and elbows.
Markell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Markell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rogers is not content to let Markell control the position.
Markell working the ground and pound.
Markell trying to control the position but Rogers is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Markell drags him back down.
Markell cracks Rogers with a big right hand but Rogers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Markell working the ground and pound.
Rogers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Markell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rogers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
Markell punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers wants to hold on but Markell pushes him away.
Jhin Markell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markell landing punches.
Rogers working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhin Markell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Markell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Markell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Markell moves out of range easily.
Markell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Markell gets a takedown into half guard.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Markell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markell.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers pushes Markell off looking to stand but Markell dives back in and keeps control.
Markell wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Markell trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
Rogers is looking to escape.

Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Markell lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.
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. Markell connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Markell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Markell seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers has hold of Markell's hands but Markell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Markell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Markell is controlling well.
Markell moves nicely into side control.
Markell wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Markell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rogers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Markell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Markell pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Markell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markell scores with a couple of nice shots.

Markell is trying for a kimura here. Rogers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Markell wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jhin Markell!
Our winner, Jhin Markell, 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.