PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donovan has chosen Korpiklaani - Beer Beer as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rodriquez
vs
Donovan

188 cm
25
210 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
217 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan scores with a nice right hand.
Donovan tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donovan.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriquez scores with a leg kick.
Rodriquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donovan pinned against the cage. Donovan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donovan throws a head kick but Rodriquez moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Donovan.

It looks like Cleto Rodriquez has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Rodriquez blocks the low kick.
Rodriquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donovan is out of range and Rodriquez settles back down.
Donovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Donovan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodriquez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Donovan throws a leg kick
and Rodriquez counters with a flying knee. Nice.

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.
Donovan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donovan moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Donovan is predictable there
and Rodriquez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rodriquez looks for the body kick but Donovan saw that one coming.
Donovan throws a leg kick
and Rodriquez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters circling a little - Rodriquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donovan is looking to chop away at Rodriquez's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan misses with a looping left.
Harry Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Donovan counters with an outside leg kick.
Donovan moves out of range as Rodriquez throws a body kick.
Rodriquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donovan wants to clinch up but Rodriquez keeps it at a distance.
Donovan throws a leg kick but Rodriquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Donovan is predictable there
and Rodriquez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rodriquez throws a front kick that sends Donovan stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donovan thows a leg kick but Rodriquez checks it
and Rodriquez counters with a nice body kick.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriquez throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Donovan is looking to chop away at Rodriquez's legs.
Donovan throws a leg kick
and Rodriquez counters with a big head kick but Donovan shrugs it off.
A low kick from Donovan misses

and Rodriquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donovan wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleto Rodriquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rodriquez thumps Donovan with a low kick.
Rodriquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donovan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donovan throws a leg kick

and Rodriquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Donovan is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Donovan defends it.

Rodriquez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Donovan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Rodriquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Donovan dives on top into guard.
Donovan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donovan's guard.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Donovan is retaining full guard.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donovan has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Rodriquez throwing strikes from guard but Donovan blocks nicely.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Donovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodriquez throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Donovan tries to clinch up
and Rodriquez counters with a good, hard body kick but Donovan shrugs it off.
Rodriquez has his takedown stuffed
and Donovan counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodriquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleto Rodriquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick by Donovan misses
and Rodriquez counters with a big head kick but Donovan shrugs it off.
Donovan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodriquez counters with a body kick.
Donovan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donovan misses with a head kick.
Donovan avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Donovan throws a leg kick
and Rodriquez counters with a head kick.

Rodriquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez throwing strikes from guard but Donovan blocks nicely.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Donovan is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is fighting to break Donovan's control of his arms but Donovan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriquez stays in close to Donovan's body and controls the position.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donovan keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Donovan wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez throws a strike but Donovan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Donovan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Donovan's posture.
Cleto Rodriquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Donovan gets to his feet - Rodriquez follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriquez moves out of range easily.
Donovan darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriquez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donovan's knee momentarily.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriquez counters with a head kick. That will keep Donovan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harry Donovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriquez misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Rodriquez blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleto Rodriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriquez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleto Rodriquez!