PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ballad of Jesse James. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

James
vs
rodrigo

180 cm
20
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
164 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Demonic Drugs

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from James as rodrigo shoots in.
rodrigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
rodrigo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James connects with a single shot there.
James throws a shot to the body.
rodrigo looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
rodrigo drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James misses the shot to the body.
James takes a swing at rodrigo's ribcage but misses.
James lands a right hook to the body.
James scores with a hook to the body. rodrigo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

James forces rodrigo back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
rodrigo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
rodrigo fails to pull guard.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo rodrigo.
rodrigo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
rodrigo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
rodrigo looks gassed!
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt rodrigo or not.

rodrigo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of rodrigo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take rodrigo's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You can see the frustration on rodrigo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

James looking to break rodrigo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. rodrigo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

James has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for rodrigo! Can he survive? No! He's out! James gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesse James!
Jesse James retains his lightweight title!