PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fro Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kano Shinomori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kano Shinomori has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rogan
vs
Shinomori

175 cm
28
198 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fro Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kano Shinomori!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinomori misses with a two punch combination.
Rogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinomori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Rogan with that takedown attempt.
Rogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shinomori is fending him off so far but Rogan persists. Nope, Shinomori circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fro Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinomori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rogan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shinomori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Rogan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Shinomori is defending well.

Rogan is working for a submission of some sort.

Rogan wants to work for an arm triangle but Shinomori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Shinomori defends the submission attempt.
Shinomori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Rogan seems to be working for a kimura but Shinomori defends the submission attempt.

Shinomori is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.

Rogan seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shinomori defends it well.

Rogan is working for a kimura but Shinomori is defending it quite comfortably.

Rogan seems to be looking for submissions.

Rogan 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.

Rogan is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rogan prevents Shinomori from standing back up.

Rogan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shinomori is just riding it out for now. Rogan eventually gives up the hold.

Rogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rogan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fro Rogan dominated that 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.

Rogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Shinomori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shinomori wants it to stay on the feet.
Rogan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shinomori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fro Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Shinomori.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogan.
Rogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shinomori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinomori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Shinomori finds it's way through Rogan's defenses.
Rogan fails to land the takedown.
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!
Shinomori moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shinomori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shinomori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shinomori tries to keep at a distance but Rogan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shinomori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shinomori is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shinomori prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rogan has clasped his hands together around Shinomori's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Rogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shinomori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Rogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shinomori, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinomori is trying to get back to his feet.

Rogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Shinomori is defending well.

Rogan swings around for an armbar but Shinomori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rogan's 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!

Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinomori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shinomori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fro Rogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shinomori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogan is proving hard to escape from.

Rogan looking for a guillotine here but Shinomori defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Rogan is looking for a triangle but Shinomori pushes his legs off easily.
Shinomori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogan is proving hard to escape from.

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

Rogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rogan is looking for a triangle here but Shinomori uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rogan is looking to reverse the position.
Rogan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rogan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shinomori pulls his head out easily.
Rogan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shinomori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rogan is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fro Rogan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shinomori circles away.
Rogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shinomori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan slips a jab from Shinomori.
Shinomori throws a looping overhand right but Rogan ducks down to avoid it.

Rogan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shinomori to the mat! Shinomori manages to get full guard.
Rogan looking to pass the guard.

Rogan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shinomori manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rogan has Shinomori in his guard.

Rogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shinomori wanted to stand there but Rogan had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rogan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shinomori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shinomori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rogan is tightening it up a little... Shinomori has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shinomori reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shinomori taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rogan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fro Rogan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fro Rogan made sure he mentioned Hilo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.