PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fererer refefef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rodrigues
vs
refefef

190 cm
22
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
19
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matheus Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, fererer refefef!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
refefef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues connects with a single shot there.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
refefef slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but refefef uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but refefef uses good head movement to avoid it.
refefef avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
refefef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
refefef misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
refefef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but refefef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fererer refefef.
refefef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
refefef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues thuds his right hand into refefef's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on refefef's shoulder, as refefef tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but refefef is out of range.
refefef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but refefef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
refefef fails to land the takedown.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. refefef moves away and avoids it.
refefef shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but refefef keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
refefef tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. refefef ducked under it nicely.
refefef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but refefef persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
refefef looks gassed!
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles refefef. refefef circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues clobbers refefef with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a hook but refefef blocks it.
Matheus Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
refefef shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. refefef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
refefef has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodrigues finds it's way round the side to connect with refefef's head.
refefef walks into a jab.
Rodrigues tries to bum rush refefef with a series of wild strikes but refefef uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for refefef with that takedown attempt.
refefef defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
refefef slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
refefef is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rodrigues is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for refefef.
refefef ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping refefef at a distance.
Rodrigues jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues throws a hook but refefef avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

refefef drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodrigues manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. refefef manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but refefef is keeping the position.
Rodrigues pushes down on refefef's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
refefef tries to roll over but Rodrigues keeps him under control.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but refefef keeps working.
refefef wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy and won't allow it.
refefef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rodrigues.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues is pushing down on refefef's leg trying to pass to half guard. refefef is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodrigues has managed to sneak the leg through.
refefef is looking to control Rodrigues's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can refefef avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Rodrigues dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

refefef defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
refefef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
fererer refefef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
refefef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigues's sensitive parts.
refefef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. refefef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues works refefef's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. refefef saw that one coming.
Matheus Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
refefef ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
refefef gets cracked there but stands up to it.
refefef shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.

refefef moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
refefef jumps guard but Rodrigues stands there with refefef around his waist. refefef gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
refefef tries to pull guard but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fererer refefef.
refefef changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigues cracks refefef with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. refefef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues tries to bum rush refefef with a series of wild strikes but refefef uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
refefef ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
refefef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but refefef moved out of range nicely.
refefef stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken.
refefef shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
refefef tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. refefef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as refefef shoots in.
refefef ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
refefef shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
refefef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
refefef moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Matheus Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.

refefef scores a takedown into full mount!
refefef wants to control the pace but Rodrigues is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rodrigues works his way to full guard. Good work.
refefef must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

refefef stands up from Rodrigues's guard - refefef perhaps looking for a knockout.
refefef fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. refefef takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
refefef blocks a jab.
refefef shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.
refefef shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed refefef's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

refefef clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigues is working refefef over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rodrigues.

Rodrigues is fighting off a takedown attempt but refefef is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodrigues to the mat. Rodrigues regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

refefef decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodrigues, up you get!
refefef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw.
refefef stuns Rodrigues with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
refefef doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
refefef shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
refefef will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

refefef scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

fererer refefef 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

refefef doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by refefef.

refefef gets a clinch.
refefef tries for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks.

refefef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
refefef looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues clobbers refefef with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but refefef avoids the punch easily.
refefef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a glancing blow to the side of refefef's head.
refefef moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

refefef moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

refefef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
refefef uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for refefef on that attempt.
Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fererer refefef.
refefef doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
refefef walks into a left hand.
refefef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
refefef moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. refefef ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for refefef on that attempt.
Rodrigues scores with a jab. refefef acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by refefef.
refefef closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. refefef pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.
refefef tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
refefef fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
refefef has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigues thows a body shot but no joy.
refefef slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
refefef fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from refefef.
Rodrigues throws a hook but refefef avoids it easily.

refefef darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues working for a triangle but refefef defends it easily.
Rodrigues will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. refefef doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. refefef manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
refefef with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
refefef trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
refefef's corner is telling him to maintain position.
refefef wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.

Rodrigues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but refefef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Rodrigues!