PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lavigne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rodriguez
vs
Lavigne

182 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Lavigne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lavigne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Lavigne pushes his legs off easily.
Lavigne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.

Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Lavigne pushes his legs off easily.
Lavigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Lavigne is controlling him.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Lavigne in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavigne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavigne trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Lavigne looking to pass the guard.

Ron Lavigne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Lavigne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavigne.
Lavigne circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Lavigne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavigne.
Xavier Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lavigne.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Lavigne sprawls well.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Lavigne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lavigne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Lavigne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Lavigne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavigne gets slowly back to his feet.

Lavigne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lavigne trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.

Lavigne tries for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez prevents Lavigne from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Lavigne off him but Lavigne keeps the position.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Lavigne stalls from top position.

Lavigne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavigne trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Lavigne 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.

Lavigne moves into the clinch successfully.
Lavigne tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lavigne trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Lavigne wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lavigne wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Lavigne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ron Lavigne was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Lavigne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavigne is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Lavigne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodriguez keeping control of the position.

Rodriguez kicks Lavigne off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Lavigne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Lavigne shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt

and Lavigne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rodriguez's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Lavigne from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavigne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lavigne chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavigne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriguez wants to control the position but Lavigne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodriguez is not content to let Lavigne control the position.

Lavigne decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Lavigne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lavigne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Lavigne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Lavigne sprawls well.
Lavigne tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lavigne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Lavigne rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lavigne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Lavigne sprawls well.
Lavigne lands with a shot to the body.
Lavigne shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Lavigne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavigne is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Lavigne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavigne connects with a crisp jab.

Lavigne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lavigne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Lavigne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lavigne fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Lavigne sprawls well.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lavigne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Lavigne is fighting to break Rodriguez's control of his arms but Rodriguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.

Lavigne gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Lavigne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavigne looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Lavigne swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Lavigne throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Lavigne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Lavigne.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Lavigne pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodriguez duly obliges.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Lavigne sprawls well.
Lavigne misses with a leg kick.
Xavier Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavigne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lavigne leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lavigne tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lavigne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Lavigne's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lavigne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriguez controlling from the top position.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Lavigne keeps moving.
Rodriguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lavigne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Lavigne's legs - danger averted.
Lavigne wants to control but Rodriguez passes easily into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Lavigne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Lavigne's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavigne is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez is thwarting Lavigne's attempts to control the position.
Xavier Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lavigne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Lavigne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lavigne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Ron Lavigne!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ron Lavigne!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ron Lavigne!

Ron Lavigne wins by unanimous decision!