PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramirez's choice of entrance music: Megadeth-Trust. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rodrigues
vs
Ramirez

184 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Attliction

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucian Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucian Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Ramirez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.

Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
Ramirez scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Ramirez digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramirez has Rodrigues pushed against the cage.
Ramirez digs a right hand into Rodrigues's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigues's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigues controls the action.
Ramirez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramirez is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodrigues has double underhooks.
Rodrigues prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Ramirez throws knees to the body.
Ramirez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramirez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Rodrigues has Ramirez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rodrigues pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ramirez tumbling to the mat - Rodrigues dives into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but Rodrigues is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Rodrigues stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Rodrigues wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramirez, who protects the arm well.
Ramirez prevents Rodrigues from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to bench press Rodrigues off him but Rodrigues keeps the position.

Rodrigues has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Alex Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
Alex Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez looks gassed!
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.

Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Rodrigues keeps him there for the moment.
Rodrigues prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez has had enough of the clinch but Rodrigues keeps him there for the moment.
Ramirez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodrigues tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.

Rodrigues gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues uses his free foot to push down on Ramirez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramirez.
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount but Rodrigues keeps good control and instead manages to take Ramirez's back.
Ramirez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues working for the choke.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is trapped and Rodrigues is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ramirez breaks Rodrigues's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Rodrigues says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Ramirez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ramirez swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Ramirez jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Ramirez connects with a body shot.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ramirez duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramirez tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramirez throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
A lazy left from Ramirez finds it's target.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Rodrigues shoots in.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.

Rodrigues feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Rodrigues stands and steps away. Ramirez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ramirez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramirez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramirez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rodrigues has a takedown stuffed.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.

Rodrigues decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramirez tries to kick Rodrigues off in order to stand up. Rodrigues Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ramirez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Rodrigues tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rodrigues is controlling him well.

Rodrigues decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ramirez to his feet.
Ramirez cracks Rodrigues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucian Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Rodrigues on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramirez works Rodrigues's body with a nice hook.
Ramirez cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.

Rodrigues looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodrigues is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Rodrigues is working an open guard so Ramirez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Rodrigues shoots in.
Ramirez works over Rodrigues's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucian Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Rodrigues drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez manages to kick Rodrigues off! Rodrigues jumps back into Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez wants to stand up but Rodrigues is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.

Ramirez pushes Rodrigues off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ramirez throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodrigues there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigues rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes one on the button.

Rodrigues scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Rodrigues in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ramirez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucian Rodrigues!