PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Outlandish - Guantanamo . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rodriguez
vs
Donovan

187 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

188 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan looks to clinch

and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Donovan is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donovan avoid being mounted?

Donovan is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Donovan is defending well.

Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donovan sees it coming and defends easily.

Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Donovan defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.

Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Donovan is defending it quite comfortably.

Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donovan is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Donovan gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donovan wants to stand up but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Donovan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Donovan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Donovan has escaped and now he's on top!

Donovan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.

Donovan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rodriguez has locked up a guillotine! Rodriguez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Donovan is holding on here and Rodriguez must be using up a lot of energy. Donovan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rodriguez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Rodriguez!