PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wally King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucho Rodriguez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wally King's chin.

King
vs
Rodriguez

171 cm
19
152 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

167 cm
23
146 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wally King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucho Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick.
King looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
King tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands a head kick!
Wally King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Rodriguez catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Wally King has been cut.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriguez. Rodriguez obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a hook.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lucho Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. King pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodriguez.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
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!
Rodriguez moves out of range as King strikes.
Rodriguez lands a head kick!
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. King pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodriguez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
Rodriguez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King is looking to clinch.
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
King tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King misses with a knee strike.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucho Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but King takes it in his stride.
King dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on King's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for King. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rodriguez throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
King misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by King.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
King is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for King on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez cracks the inside of King's front leg.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriguez.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
King throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodriguez.
King slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucho Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wally King's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rodriguez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for King because Rodriguez loaded up on that one.
King blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Rodriguez controlling his opponent.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez controlling the pace for now.
King tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
Wally King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez raining down shots from the mount!

Rodriguez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lucho Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but King moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucho Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Lucho Rodriguez!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Lucho Rodriguez!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Lucho Rodriguez!

Lucho Rodriguez wins by unanimous decision!