PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arsham Eslami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Rodriguez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rodriguez
vs
Eslami

186 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

225 cm
22
221 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arsham Eslami!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Eslami circles away.
A head kick misses from Eslami.
Eslami keeps the fight on the outside.
Eslami throws a head kick that half lands.
Eslami scores with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Eslami. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Eslami.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eslami swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eslami throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Eslami scores with a head kick.
Eslami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Eslami.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Eslami shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
A head kick misses from Eslami.
Eslami throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A head kick by Rodriguez misses
and Eslami counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodriguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eslami lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eslami connects with a jab.
Rodriguez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eslami.
Eslami throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Eslami swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Eslami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Eslami.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eslami swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eslami throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Eslami throws a nice head kick!
Eslami throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Rodriguez misses
and Eslami counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick from Eslami.
Eslami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Eslami swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Eslami scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eslami counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Arsham Eslami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eslami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Eslami.
Eslami lands a high kick!
Eslami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eslami as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eslami.
Eslami throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Eslami circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rodriguez forces Eslami back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Eslami shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eslami has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eslami just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eslami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eslami's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Eslami.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eslami looks gassed!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eslami.
Eslami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eslami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Eslami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Eslami, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Eslami.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Eslami keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Eslami moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eslami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.

Rodriguez drops Eslami with a beautiful combination! Eslami stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodriguez is looking for the KO!

Eslami is rocked!

It looks like Arsham Eslami has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eslami is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Eslami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Eslami counters with a big head kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Eslami crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominic Rodriguez!