PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Ontario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogelio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ontario comes to the cage accompanied by VHB - Freedom Fighter. Erwin Ontario has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ontario
vs
Rodriguez

192 cm
28
179 lbs
20 - 7 - 1

180 cm
26
180 lbs
13 - 10 - 3

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!)
Perkele!

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 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erwin Ontario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogelio Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ontario thuds his shin into the meat of Rodriguez's side.
Ontario throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Ontario lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodriguez checks the leg kick.
Ontario fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ontario lands with a right hand.
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ontario should have avoided that one.
Ontario feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ontario lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Ontario's body.
Ontario takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Ontario throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ontario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ontario takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ontario as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Ontario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Ontario sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ontario tries to work over Rodriguez's front leg with a kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ontario has time to react.
Ontario digs a good body shot into Rodriguez's ribs.
Ontario lands with a nice combination. Rodriguez backs away looking to recover.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ontario moves away.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ontario was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Ontario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodriguez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ontario defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ontario scores with a hook.
Erwin Ontario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ontario misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Ontario.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Ontario.
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ontario swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Ontario.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Ontario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ontario lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodriguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodriguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ontario throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Ontario looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Ontario shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ontario - that will leave a mark!
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ontario manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ontario misses.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ontario moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Ontario sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Erwin Ontario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogelio Rodriguez.
Ontario throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Ontario misses.
Ontario throws a shot to the body.
Ontario's corner calls for a 1-2. Ontario obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ontario is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ontario throws out the jab.
Ontario thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ontario manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Ontario avoids it easily.
Ontario thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Ontario which made him look bad.
Ontario throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez cracks Ontario with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Ontario counters with a straight right hand.
Ontario finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ontario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Ontario moves out of range.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ontario was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erwin Ontario dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab by Rodriguez.
Ontario motions for Rodriguez to come forward. Ontario throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ontario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ontario.
Ontario looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ontario is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rodriguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Ontario does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ontario thuds his shin into the meat of Rodriguez's side.
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Ontario moves out of range.
Ontario misses with a body kick.
Ontario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ontario. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ontario.
Ontario connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ontario was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Ontario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ontario throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ontario throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Ontario blocks it.
Ontario ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ontario was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ontario rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Ontario misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Ontario lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriguez at a distance.
Ontario lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A clash of legs there as Rodriguez blocks the low kick.
Rodriguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Erwin Ontario is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ontario scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodriguez doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ontario misses with a head kick.
Ontario throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Ontario throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Ontario lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.
Ontario slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez cracks Ontario with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Ontario is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Ontario's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ontario is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriguez trying to control but Ontario is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rogelio Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Ontario moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Ontario moves away and avoids it.
Ontario lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Ontario saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Ontario swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ontario slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Ontario with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ontario has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ontario there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ontario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ontario.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ontario.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ontario throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Ontario throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Erwin Ontario will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ontario lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ontario missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ontario avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ontario stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ontario scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodriguez doesn't seem bothered though.
Ontario swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez counters with a left to the body.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Ontario moves out of range.
Ontario lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ontario.
Ontario takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Ontario misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Ontario misses.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ontario.
Ontario staying out of range there.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ontario. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ontario.
Ontario connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ontario throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
Ontario blocks a jab.
Ontario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ontario.
Ontario slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Ontario thows a body shot but no joy.
Ontario lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
Ontario feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.

Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control.
Ontario is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ontario sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodriguez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ontario avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Ontario avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Ontario scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ontario slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ontario throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ontario loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Ontario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ontario looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ontario.
Ontario feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriguez's calf.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ontario scores with a jab.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Ontario misses.
Ontario is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erwin Ontario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogelio Rodriguez.
A big left from Ontario misses.
Ontario swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Ontario tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Ontario moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ontario, right into the meat.
Ontario with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Ontario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ontario, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Erwin Ontario!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Erwin Ontario!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Erwin Ontario!

Erwin Ontario wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Erwin Ontario waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.