PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diamond Eyes. Joe Rogan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rogan
vs
Timmons

185 cm
26
212 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

190 cm
23
221 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Timmons !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timmons is fending him off so far but Rogan persists. Nope, Timmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Timmons misses with a body kick.
Rogan has a takedown stuffed.
Rogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmons throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Timmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogan.
Rogan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rogan duly obliges.

It looks like Bill Timmons has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rogan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Timmons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Timmons keeping full guard, as Rogan tries to pass.

Timmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogan defends well.
Rogan won't allow Timmons to sweep him here.
Rogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan stops Timmons from standing up.
Rogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Timmons 's guard.
Timmons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogan is working away from the top position though.

Timmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogan.

Rogan is looking for a kimura but Timmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogan to get the leverage.

Rogan decides to stand and escape the position.
Nice uppercut lands for Timmons . That snapped Rogan's head back.
Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons misses with a body shot.
Timmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Rogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timmons counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmons lands a right hook to the body.
Timmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogan is breathing heavily.
Timmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Timmons .
Rogan wants to clinch.
Rogan misses the jab.
Timmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmons .

Rogan tries to keep at a distance but Timmons has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rogan pulls guard effortlessly.
Timmons trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom.

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

Rogan working for submissions but it's allowed Timmons to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Timmons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timmons .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons wants to take a breather but Rogan is having none of it.
Rogan wants to control but Timmons is keeping busy.
Rogan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timmons .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons prevents Rogan from improving his position.
Rogan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Timmons .

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

Rogan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons forces his way into half guard.
Rogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Timmons dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Timmons closes the distance and clinches.
Timmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogan gets underhooks to prevent Timmons 's takedown attempt.
Timmons working aggressively here.

Rogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogan avoids the body shot from Timmons .
Rogan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmons lands a head shot.
Rogan looks to throw the jab but Timmons is out of range.
Timmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogan defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Rogan.
Rogan is looking to clinch but Timmons is avoiding it.

Timmons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Timmons lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons works over Rogan with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogan being controlled here, momentarily.
Bill Timmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timmons is working Rogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Timmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Timmons trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom.
Rogan looking to control.
Timmons throws a big elbow that misses.
Timmons wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Timmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogan is retaining full guard.
Timmons connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rogan working for a triangle but Timmons defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rogan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Timmons passes into half guard.
Timmons controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogan's head.
Rogan is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Timmons there.
Rogan tries to kick Timmons off in order to stand up. Timmons Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Timmons cracks Rogan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Timmons in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Timmons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rogan is trying to get back to half guard.
Timmons scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmons laying and praying for a moment but Rogan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Timmons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Timmons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timmons lands with a punch from half guard.
Timmons has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timmons not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Timmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Timmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmons blocks a head kick by Rogan.
Rogan tries to clinch there but Timmons circles away.
Rogan misses with a leg kick
and Timmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogan looks to land a left hand but Timmons moved out of range nicely.
Rogan tries to clinch there but Timmons circles away.
Rogan throws a sloppy head kick and Timmons moves out of range easily.

Timmons throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rogan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Timmons is in Rogan's guard.
Rogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timmons scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Timmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Timmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmons , not yet.
Rogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmons trying to keep a closed guard but Rogan is proving a slippery customer.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Timmons keeps moving.

Timmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rogan 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.

Rogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rogan gets to his feet. Timmons looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Timmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Timmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogan has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan misses with a knee to the head.
Rogan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Timmons throws a head punch that misses.
Timmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogan backwards.
Rogan prevents a body shot from Timmons .
A shot in the inside from Timmons .
Rogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmons has double underhooks.

Timmons has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rogan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Timmons lands shots from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rogan won't enjoy being in this position. Timmons looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rogan is tapping - it's over boys! Timmons picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Timmons !
Bill Timmons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.