PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Miran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues's entrance music is smell like teen spirit. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rodrigues
vs
Miran

180 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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, Leo Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Miran!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Miran looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Miran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodrigues trying to control but Miran is working from the bottom.

Rodrigues postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rodrigues, into his guard.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Rodrigues seems keen to control Miran's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to keep a closed guard but Miran is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Leo Rodrigues just wasn't active enough.
Miran has his takedown stuffed
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Miran 's knee.

Rodrigues closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miran's guard.
Rodrigues might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miran can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodrigues advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Miran is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Miran has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Miran is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leo Rodrigues has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Rodrigues bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to control but Miran is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues landing a few strikes.
Miran wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.

Rodrigues decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to pass to full mount but Miran defends it.
Miran is looking to control Rodrigues's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miran avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miran controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Rodrigues dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rodrigues darts in trying to clinch

and Miran counters with a shoot takedown. Rodrigues fights it but they end up in guard.
Miran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leo Rodrigues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Miran is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.

Miran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Miran drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Miran off! Miran jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.
Miran won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miran lands a couple of digs.

Miran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Miran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodrigues dives on top into guard.
Miran is looking to stand up but Rodrigues isn't so interested in that idea.
Miran has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigues from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miran keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues throws a strike but Miran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Miran pushes his legs off easily.
Miran pushes down on Rodrigues's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Miran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Miran is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Miran eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Miran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Miran with that takedown attempt.

Rodrigues throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodrigues is in Miran's guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Miran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Leo Rodrigues wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodrigues.

Rodrigues is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodrigues is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to control the position but Miran is working away.

Rodrigues goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigues's guard! Nice work there by Miran!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Miran is controlling the position.
Miran wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.

Miran drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Miran off! Miran jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.

Miran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Miran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodrigues dives on top into guard.
Miran wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Rodrigues's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodrigues has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Rodrigues!
Post fight, Leo Rodrigues stared into the camera and said 'if i can change and you can change we all can change'.