PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between maken hell sdav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rhodes's choice of entrance music: Yah Trick Yah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

hell sdav
vs
Rhodes

200 cm
24
144 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, maken hell sdav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes clobbers sdav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

sdav closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - sdav lands in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing sdav from controlling successfully.
sdav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
sdav controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
sdav forces his way into half guard.
Rhodes is refusing to be controlled, as sdav sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from sdav.
Rhodes taking some punishment here, with sdav in his half guard.
sdav looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rhodes looks gassed!
sdav stalling.
sdav is trying to control. Rhodes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sdav not doing much here.
sdav working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
sdav looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhodes can do anything to dispel that myth.
sdav working over Rhodes with some ground and pound. Rhodes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rhodes won't allow sdav to pass to mount.
sdav not landing any meaningful shots this time.
sdav sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Rhodes trying to control but sdav postures up.
sdav uses his free foot to push down on Rhodes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhodes.
sdav lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rhodes hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sdav connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
sdav lands a big elbow.
sdav is landing with some decent strikes but Rhodes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
sdav unloading with bombs!
sdav lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rhodes hang on?
sdav looking to finish Rhodes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhodes!
sdav working away from the top, dropping strikes.
sdav raining down shots from the mount!
Rhodes tries to hold on but sdav postures up.
sdav connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rhodes is bucking up trying to escape but sdav cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sdav with a couple of short strikes.
sdav lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
sdav sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
sdav trying to control but Rhodes is having none of it.
sdav landing strikes from the mount and Rhodes is in trouble!
Rhodes is trying to stand up.
sdav is landing with some decent strikes but Rhodes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by sdav.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sdav lands with some strikes.
sdav looking to finish Rhodes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhodes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
sdav scoring with strikes but Rhodes is staying in there.
sdav lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rhodes hang on?
sdav lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rhodes hang on?
Rhodes can't escape the position.
sdav working Rhodes over with strikes here.
sdav working the ground and pound effectively.
sdav lands a big elbow.
sdav has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
sdav connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rhodes is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
sdav scoring with strikes but Rhodes is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

maken hell sdav dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

sdav throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rhodes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. sdav is in Rhodes's guard.
sdav connects with a couple of short punches.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but sdav is having none of it.
sdav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
sdav is working Rhodes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
sdav working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhodes's head.
Rhodes working a defensive guard here.
sdav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
maken hell sdav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
sdav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
sdav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
sdav scoring with some ground and pound.
sdav seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sdav wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
sdav tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
sdav is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
sdav distracts Rhodes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
sdav is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
sdav with a flurry of punches that miss.
sdav stays in close to Rhodes's body and controls the position.
sdav trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
sdav scoring with punches to the head and body.
sdav preventing the sweep.
sdav stands up over Rhodes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
sdav trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
sdav landing with the ground and pound.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as sdav controls the pace.
sdav wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
sdav loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sdav lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
sdav stands and throws Rhodes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
sdav is working Rhodes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rhodes is working to avoid the ground and pound but sdav connects with a decent elbow.
Rhodes taking a bit of punishment here - sdav scoring with strikes.
sdav trying to control the position but Rhodes is working away.
sdav really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
sdav lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
sdav working away.
Rhodes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rhodes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rhodes tries to improve position but can't.
sdav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodes keeps working.
sdav working the head and body with strikes.
Rhodes is looking for a sweep.
sdav lands some shots froms side control.
sdav scores with a couple of short elbows.
sdav connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rhodes some visible discomfort.
sdav scores with a couple of short elbows.
sdav controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

maken hell sdav dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rhodes with a nice cross.

sdav closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - sdav lands in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing sdav from controlling successfully.
sdav preventing the sweep.
sdav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
sdav working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rhodes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
Rhodes has momentary wrist control but sdav slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
sdav is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
sdav is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
sdav postures up and lands a big shot to Rhodes's brow.
Rhodes controls sdav momentarily but sdav frees himself.
sdav chips away with some ground and pound.
sdav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
sdav postures up and lands a big shot to Rhodes's brow.
sdav is working Rhodes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Rhodes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but sdav can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from sdav.

That's two 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.
sdav lands a couple of decent looking shots.
sdav is in close to Rhodes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
sdav not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
sdav is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhodes has wrist control.
sdav might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhodes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
sdav passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from sdav there.
sdav missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rhodes is controlling sdav's position as best he can from this difficult position.
sdav is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
sdav throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
sdav wants to take a breather but Rhodes is having none of it.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes trying to control here.
sdav working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
sdav missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhodes taking some punishment here, with sdav in his half guard.
sdav not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rhodes has hold of sdav's hands but sdav slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
sdav throwing shots but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from sdav.
sdav trying to control from half guard but Rhodes is working away.
sdav missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
sdav thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Rhodes trying to hold on to sdav's head to control him but sdav postures up.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but sdav is controlling well.
sdav trying to control from half guard but Rhodes is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from sdav there.

And that's the end of the fight!
maken hell sdav showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for sdav, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for maken hell sdav!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for maken hell sdav!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for maken hell sdav!

maken hell sdav wins by unanimous decision!