PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rogov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cult of Personality. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rogov
vs
Oliveira

174 cm
25
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
26
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rogov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables Rogov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Rogov isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Oliveira striking off his back but it's not causing Rogov any problems.
Rogov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Rogov wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogov manages to get himself to full guard.

Rogov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.

Rogov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rogov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveirais looking to pass into half guard but Rogov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rogov is in guard.
Oliveira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oliveira thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliveira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Rogov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.
Oliveira will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Oliveira striking off his back but it's not causing Rogov any problems.
Oliveira trying to strike off his back.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.

Rogov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Rogov trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogov holds on and takes a little breather.

Rogov looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Rogov is breathing heavily.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogov is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
Oliveira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oliveira landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira working the strikes but Rogov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira prevents Rogov from improving his position.
Rogov wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogov defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Oliveira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oliveira lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Oliveira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Alex Rogov has been cut.
Rogov wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.

Oliveira clinches.
The referee calls for Oliveira to work.
Rogov looking for a takedown.
Rogov prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Rogov has him pinned against the cage.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Rogov has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogov as Oliveira tries to tie him up.

Rogov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Luiz Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rogov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rogov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliveira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Rogov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira lands a decent punch to the body there.

Rogov drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Rogov off! Rogov jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Rogov stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.

Rogov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogov stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Rogov moves into the clinch.

Rogov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira striking from his own guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.
Oliveira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Oliveira will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Oliveira tries to strike from the bottom.
Rogov wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alex Rogov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira tried to score with a low kick but Rogov checks it.

Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Rogov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Rogov tightens his grip and picks Oliveira up, before dumping him to the ground. Oliveira manages to land in guard.
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rogov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.

Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rogov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira works over Rogov with some ground and pound from 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!
Rogov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogov looking to control.
Rogov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogov tries to get out of the position.
Rogov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira trying to control but Rogov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Rogov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A combination from Oliveira does no damage.

Rogov gets the takedown into side control.
Rogov blocks the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rogov wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira is not content to let Rogov control the position.
Oliveira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oliveira throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.

Rogov is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogov to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogov is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oliveira punching from the bottom.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogov defends well.
Oliveira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to strike off his back.

Rogov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira striking off his back but it's not causing Rogov any problems.
Oliveira thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliveira scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Rogov is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogov controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Rogov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Rogov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogov dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Rogov's head and hops out.
Rogov is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Rogov moves out of range.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.

Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Rogov in a clinch.
Rogov is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira trying to stall but Rogov improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rogov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Rogov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogov has double underhooks.
Rogov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Rogov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Rogov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rogov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogov's head.
Luiz Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira trying to control but Rogov is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Oliveira!