PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Task (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colton Rodgers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodgers
vs
Task

199 cm
25
277 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

200 cm
28
285 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Random Task!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Task moves out of range easily.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers counters with a nice body kick.
Task misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Task moves to clinch but Rodgers breaks away
and Rodgers counters with a good low kick that Task was not able to check.
Task tries to clinch but Rodgers moves away
and Rodgers counters with a nice kick to the body.
Task tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodgers counters with a good low kick that Task was not able to check.
Random Task seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Task pushes Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Random Task has been cut.
Task trying to land knees to the body.
Task is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodgers is defending well for now.
Rodgers managing to block the knees to the body from Task.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Task blocks an elbow strike from Rodgers.
Task landing knees to the body.
Rodgers lands an elbow inside that Task shrugs off.
Task takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Task's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Task on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodgers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodgers misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
A short left from Rodgers.
Rodgers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodgers trying to land knees to the body.
Rodgers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Task leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodgers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Task avoids it.
Task with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodgers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Task has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers scores a nice knee to the body.
Rodgers lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Random Task's cut even more.
Task trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Task lands a takedown into guard.

Task has gone for a leg lock! Rodgers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Task's guard.
Task has a closed guard, preventing Rodgers from standing up.
Rodgers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Task keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.

Colton Rodgers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Task darts in trying to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Task shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Task wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Random Task's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Task has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch.
Task tries to land a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks with his arms.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Task is keeping busy.
Rodgers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Task improves position.
Task missing with knees to the body.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Task looking to throw knees to the head but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Task throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers scores with a knee to the head.
Rodgers avoiding damage as Task throws knees to the body.
Rodgers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Task taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Task has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rodgers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Task is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rodgers tries to break free.
Rodgers controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.

Rodgers is trying to shake Task off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Task won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Task off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Task tries to clinch up
and Rodgers counters with a good low kick that Task was not able to check.
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodgers throws a nice head kick!

The cut above Random Task's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Task looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodgers is controlling Task's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Task drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodgers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodgers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodgers!
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but Task denies him.
You can see the frustration on Task's face as Rodgers controls the position.
Task is not content to let Rodgers control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Task trying to remain calm as Rodgers controls from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Colton Rodgers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Task feints and then cracks Rodgers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodgers down.
No joy there for Task, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Rodgers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Random Task's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Task avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Task closes the distance but Rodgers moves to the side
and Rodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers.
Colton Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Task scores with a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
Task trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Task stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
Task postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is controlling Task's posture.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Colton Rodgers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Task is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Task's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Task darts in trying to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Task moves to clinch but Rodgers breaks away
and Rodgers counters with a big head kick but Task shrugs it off.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Task looks to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a nice leg kick.
Task closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a good, hard body kick but Task shrugs it off.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Task closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a head kick.
Task tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodgers counters with a nice leg kick.
Task moves to clinch but Rodgers breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers feints and then cracks Task's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Task down.
Task moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Random Task has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Task thows a left - swing and a miss!
Task takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Task chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Task blocks a head kick by Rodgers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colton Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodgers, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Rodgers!
An out of breath Colton Rodgers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.