PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogers
vs
Sobral

190 cm
19
188 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sobral connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sobral looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Sobral.
Igor Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral misses with a head kick.
Sobral moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Sobral does no damage.
Sobral lands with a nice combination. Rogers backs away looking to recover.
Sobral swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sobral thuds his right hand into Rogers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sobral stuns Rogers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Sobral.
Sobral rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sobral connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sobral throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sobral throws a series of strikes that have Rogers backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral lands an overhand right.
A left and a right from Sobral both land. Nice combination.
Sobral misses with a combination
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sobral throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rogers ducks right into an uppercut from Sobral.
Good shot there by Sobral.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sobral.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobral displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sobral looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sobral.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Sobral misses.
Sobral lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral throws out a powerful jab.
Sobral throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Sobral.
Sobral scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sobral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Sobral throws a shot to the body.
Sobral misses with a two punch combination.
Sobral throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Sobral backing up. Sobral nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Sobral is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sobral lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sobral is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
Sobral throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Sobral both land. Nice combination.
Sobral ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Sobral both land. Nice combination.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Sobral feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sobral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sobral controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Sobral is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rogers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobral avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Rogers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sobral looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sobral looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sobral!
Rogers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Sobral dominated that round.
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.

Sobral lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sobral fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sobral swinging wilding here.
Renato Sobral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
Sobral throws a combination. Rogers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sobral!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sobral!
Sobral throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Sobral connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sobral misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobral moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobral throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
Sobral lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the cage.
Rogers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sobral works the jab nicely.
Igor Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobral as he avoids it easily.
Sobral throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobral avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sobral makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rogers really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Sobral does no damage.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Sobral counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobral swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Sobral sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobral swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers wants to clinch
and Sobral counters with a three punch combo that has Rogers backing up. Rogers nods at Sobral to acknowledge the strikes.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Sobral keeps it at a distance.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Sobral counters with a three punch combo that has Rogers backing up. Rogers nods at Sobral to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers clinches but Sobral breaks the clinch
and Sobral counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sobral counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers wants to clinch
and Sobral counters with a two punch combo.
Sobral thuds his right hand into Rogers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sobral misses with a double jab

and Rogers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sobral throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rogers jumps guard but Sobral stands there with Rogers around his waist. Rogers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sobral landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rogers tries to break free but Sobral pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers is trying to break free.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rogers. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Sobral breaks from the clinch.

Rogers gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Sobral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Sobral as Rogers shoots in.
Rogers closes the distance but Sobral moves to the side
and Sobral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Sobral finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
Sobral throws and low kick but Rogers moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sobral throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sobral looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sobral connects with a looping right hand.
Sobral throws a chopping leg kick but Rogers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sobral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobral throws a good cross that connects.

Sobral shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sobral was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rogers wants to hold on but Sobral pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobral scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rogers?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers has given up his back here.
Sobral looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rogers takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sobral controlling from the back.

Sobral is looking for the choke from the back position but Rogers is controlling his hands well.
Rogers manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sobral's guard. Nice work there by Rogers.
Rogers trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.

Sobral looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Sobral is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobral manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Sobral's guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sobral falls off balance throwing a combination

and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Sobral didn't expect that.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers slips nicely into half guard.
Igor Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Sobral is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Renato Sobral is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobral is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Sobral makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sobral.

Sobral pushes Rogers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rogers misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renato Sobral.
I've got Sobral 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Sobral!