PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bruce almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Rodriguez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rodriguez
vs
almighty

199 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

165 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, bruce almighty!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriguez showed some decent athleticism there.

Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but almighty defends the submission attempt.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but almighty defends it.
Rodriguez wants to control but almighty is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
almighty is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Rodriguez decides to stand and escape the position.

almighty gets a takedown into half guard.
almighty looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
almighty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
almighty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
almighty working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.

Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but almighty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
almighty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for almighty on the ground.
Rodriguez controls almighty momentarily but almighty frees himself.
almighty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
almighty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
almighty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
almighty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodriguez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
almighty working some strikes from top position.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
almighty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
almighty scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but almighty slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez controls almighty momentarily but almighty frees himself.
almighty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
almighty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez trying to control but almighty postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
almighty working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
almighty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
almighty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as almighty tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bruce almighty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rodriguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Rodriguez decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Rodriguez clinches.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but almighty prevents it.

almighty is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rodriguez can't fight it off and eventually almighty manages to take the fight to the floor. Rodriguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
almighty is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez controls almighty momentarily but almighty frees himself.
almighty forces his way into half guard.
almighty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
almighty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
almighty missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from almighty.
almighty working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.

Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
almighty slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but almighty keeps it at a distance.
almighty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from almighty.

Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.

almighty gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but almighty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
almighty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
almighty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
almighty lands with a punch from half guard.
almighty is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
almighty lands strikes from half guard.
almighty lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to control almighty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. almighty connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with almighty in his half guard.
Nice strikes from almighty there.
almighty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. almighty connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but almighty is controlling well.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up but almighty is controlling him
almighty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
almighty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but almighty has control of the leg.
almighty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
almighty landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
almighty is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodriguez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but almighty scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

bruce almighty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

almighty fails with the takedown

and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. almighty didn't expect that.
Rodriguez trying to control but almighty is working from the bottom.
almighty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
almighty keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
almighty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez trying to control but almighty is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to get up but he can't break almighty's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
almighty trying to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

almighty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

almighty pushes Rodriguez off and scrambles back to his feet.

almighty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriguez's half guard.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
almighty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
almighty thows a big elbow that misses.
almighty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
almighty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
almighty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

almighty stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.
almighty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings almighty.
almighty moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches almighty napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Rodriguez decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

almighty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than almighty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
almighty working Rodriguez over with strikes here.
almighty pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
almighty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
almighty prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by almighty.
almighty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rodriguez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
bruce almighty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
almighty takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
almighty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Rodriguez.
I think almighty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bruce almighty!