PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Weissenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Rohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Weissenberg
vs
Rohan

165 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Weissenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Rohan!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weissenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rohan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weissenberg somewhat.
Weissenberg takes a swing at Rohan's ribcage but misses.
Rohan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weissenberg tries for a takedown but Rohan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Weissenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rohan stuffs the takedown.
Weissenberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Rohan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rohan stuffs the takedown attempt from Weissenberg. Weissenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Rohan tries to clinch but Weissenberg is having none of it.
Weissenberg drops his hands momentarily and Rohan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weissenberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rohan eats them both and turns towards Weissenberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Weissenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weissenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rohan swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rohan pinned against the cage. Rohan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Weissenberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rohan's half guard.
Rohan won't allow Weissenberg to pass to mount.
Weissenberg thows a huge punch but Rohan dodges it nicely.
Rohan is trying to maintain the position but Weissenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Rohan is staying active underneath Weissenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rohan wants to control but Weissenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rohan wants to improve his position but Weissenberg is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weissenberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rohan's head.
Rohan gets full guard.
Weissenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rohan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weissenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Rohan has a closed guard, preventing Weissenberg from standing up.
Weissenberg scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohan keeping moving, preventing Weissenberg from controlling successfully.
Weissenberg is really struggling to control Rohan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weissenberg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rohan is proving hard to escape from.
Rohan being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fernando Weissenberg.
A jab from Rohan misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weissenberg tries a head kick but it misses.

Rohan clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Weissenberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rohan regains guard immediately.
Rohan pulls Weissenberg in to control the position.
Weissenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rohan is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weissenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Weissenberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rohan leaves Weissenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rohan loads up on a big right hand but Weissenberg slips the punch.
Rohan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weissenberg.
Weissenberg tries for a takedown but Rohan circles away easily
and Rohan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Weissenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rohan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weissenberg's head.
Rohan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rohan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weissenberg in his tracks.
Rohan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weissenberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rohan.
Weissenberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weissenberg is defended easily by Rohan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rohan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rohan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Weissenberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rohan - the referee stops the clock and Weissenberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rohan. Weissenberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Weissenberg tries for a takedown but Rohan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weissenberg misses with a takedown
and Rohan counters with a stiff right hand.
George Rohan seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Weissenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rohan!
Rohan sneaks back into half guard.
Rohan is not content to let Weissenberg control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohan wants to control but Weissenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Weissenberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Weissenberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rohan for as long as he can get away with.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Weissenberg wants to take a breather but Rohan is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fernando Weissenberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weissenberg shoots in for a takedown but Rohan shows good takedown defense.

Weissenberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weissenberg throws an elbow that misses. Rohan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weissenberg's guard. Nice move by Rohan!
Weissenberg keeping moving, preventing Rohan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Weissenberg trying to control the position.
Weissenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rohan on the ground.
Rohan looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rohan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. George Rohan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rohan leaves Weissenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weissenberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rohan swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohan throws a jab but it's blocked by Weissenberg.
Weissenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weissenberg fails with the takedown
and Rohan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Rohan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Weissenberg distracts Rohan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weissenberg wants to stand but Rohan is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rohan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Rohan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Weissenberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rohan as he jumps to the side.
Rohan tries to land a front kick but Weissenberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weissenberg with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rohan to counter with a crisp jab.
Weissenberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rohan.
Rohan throws a looping overhand right but Weissenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Rohan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rohan looks to score with a jab to the body but Weissenberg is just out of range.
Weissenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohan sprawls well. He's pushed Weissenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Weissenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weissenberg misses with a takedown
and Rohan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weissenberg fails with the takedown
and Rohan counters with a low kick, right behind Weissenberg 's knee.
Weissenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rohan counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissenberg throws a leg kick but Rohan checks it.
Fernando Weissenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weissenberg with a poor takedown

and Rohan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Weissenberg!
Rohan takes a little break here. Weissenberg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohan is looking to take a break and control but Weissenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weissenberg gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rohan looking to ground and pound but Weissenberg is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rohan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rohan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rohan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rohan controlling from mount.
Rohan wants to control the pace but Weissenberg is squirming around nicely.
Rohan is landing with some decent strikes but Weissenberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rohan looking to control but Weissenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Rohan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Weissenberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Weissenberg and Rohan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Weissenberg trying to remain calm as Rohan controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohan scoring with punches from side control.
Weissenberg is looking for a sweep.
Weissenberg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rohan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Weissenberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Weissenberg is looking for a sweep.
Rohan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weissenberg keeps working.
Rohan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Weissenberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weissenberg tries to get out of the position.
Rohan trying to control the action but Weissenberg is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weissenberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Weissenberg is trying to buck Rohan off.
Rohan trying to control the position but Weissenberg is working away.
Rohan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weissenberg seems a little lost for a moment, as Rohan dominates the positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohan is looking to take a break and control but Weissenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rohan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Rohan really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Weissenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohan sprawls well. He's pushed Weissenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weissenberg staying out of range there.
Weissenberg fails to land the takedown.
Rohan tries to clinch but Weissenberg moves out of range.
Weissenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Weissenberg shoots and misses
and Rohan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Weissenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weissenberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rohan counters with a low kick, right behind Weissenberg 's knee.
Rohan tries to clinch there but Weissenberg circles away.
Weissenberg ducks under a wild hook from Rohan.
Weissenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rohan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weissenberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Rohan tries to sprawl out of it but Weissenberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rohan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Weissenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Rohan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Weissenberg gets a double leg takedown into Rohan's guard.
Rohan wants to sweep but no luck.

Rohan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Rohan breaks the clinch.
Weissenberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rohan counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weissenberg throws a series of punches but Rohan avoids them all with ease.
Rohan looks to score with a jab to the body but Weissenberg is just out of range.
Rohan leaves Weissenberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weissenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Rohan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Rohan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Weissenberg is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rohan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Weissenberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Rohan is working to tighten is grip on Weissenberg's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Weissenberg has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rohan is really squeezing tight and eventually Weissenberg passes out! Rohan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Rohan!
George Rohan is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, George Rohan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.