PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogelio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Nobriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobriga has chosen Queen's We Will Rock You as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rodriguez
vs
Nobriga

180 cm
23
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

183 cm
28
180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Real Fighters Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogelio Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Nobriga!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobriga throws a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Nobriga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobriga.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to Nobriga's body.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Nobriga.
Nobriga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Nobriga tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nobriga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodriguez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nobriga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Nobriga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nobriga ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Nobriga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriga misses with a wild combination.
Nobriga scores with a jab to the head.
Nobriga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Nobriga moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nobriga.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nobriga circles away quickly and effectively.
Nobriga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nobriga lands a head shot.
Nobriga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodriguez lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nobriga at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nobriga.
Nobriga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Nobriga.
Nobriga has Rodriguez pressed against the cage.
Nobriga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nobriga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nobriga can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nobriga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Nobriga.
Nobriga is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogelio Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nobriga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nobriga is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Nobriga misses with a body punch.
Nobriga misses with some punches.
Nobriga tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Nobriga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nobriga tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nobriga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nobriga misses with a body punch.
Nobriga effectively controlling the action here.
Nobriga tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Nobriga misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rodriguez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Nobriga is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nobriga wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Nobriga dominated that 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.

Nobriga jabs at Rodriguez's body.
A right-left combo lands from Nobriga.
Nobriga connects with a jab.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Nobriga circles away.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Nobriga.
Nobriga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Nobriga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Nobriga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nobriga thows a body shot but no joy.
Nobriga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nobriga at a distance.
Nobriga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nobriga under the eye.
Nobriga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Nobriga counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Nobriga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nobriga scores with a one two! Rodriguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nobriga sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nobriga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nobriga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Nobriga's hands, connecting with Nobriga's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez trying to control the pace.
Nobriga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez drops an elbow to the side of Nobriga's head.
Nobriga trying to control here.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Nobriga is defending well.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Nobriga is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Nobriga defending well.
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. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Nobriga's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working over Nobriga with some ground and pound. Nobriga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nobriga is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Nobriga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nobriga wants to get back to full guard.
Nobriga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriguez 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.
Nobriga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
Nobriga won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Nobriga tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Nobriga is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Nobriga.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Nobriga is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobriga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Nobriga 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! And we move into the final round!

Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobriga moves away.
Max Nobriga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobriga slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nobriga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Nobriga.
Nobriga ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Nobriga does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Nobriga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nobriga misses with a body shot.

Nobriga gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Nobriga manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriga keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Nobriga 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobriga controlling the position.
Rogelio Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nobriga working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobriga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A shot to the body from Nobriga misses
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nobriga throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Nobriga.
Nobriga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nobriga slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Nobriga moves out of range.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Nobriga's body. Nobriga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nobriga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Nobriga misses with a hook to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Nobriga.
Rodriguez throws a combination. Nobriga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nobriga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nobrigas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nobriga misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nobriga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nobriga misses with a wild body shot.
Nobriga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Nobriga sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Nobriga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nobriga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Nobriga's guard.
Nobriga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez trying to control but Nobriga is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nobriga trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nobriga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard but Nobriga passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rogelio Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nobriga 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Rogelio Rodriguez!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Max Nobriga!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!