PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sarchet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes into the arena with Save My Soul blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Leo Rodrigues has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leo Rodrigues seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rodrigues
vs
Sarchet

180 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

KAISER

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 1 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Sarchet!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good exchange - Sarchet coming out on top.
Rodrigues is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sarchet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Sarchet tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigues has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sarchet is trying to break free.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sarchet prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarchet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sarchet has had enough of the clinch but Rodrigues keeps him there for the moment.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sarchet just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarchet misses with a hook

and Rodrigues counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sarchet keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarchet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarchet wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Rodrigues might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

We're going to have a standup here because Leo Rodrigues wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sarchet lands with a cross.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown
and Sarchet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues with a poor takedown
and Sarchet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarchet throws a sloppy body shot

and Rodrigues counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues is looking to take a break and control but Sarchet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks to land a strike but Sarchet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Sarchet manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sarchet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sarchet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sarchet scores with a nice head shot.
Sarchet lands a right hook to the body.
Sarchet lunges at Rodrigues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigues's hand.
The crowd cheers as Sarchet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Sarchet is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarchet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarchet throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sarchet circles away quickly and effectively.
Sarchet lands a body shot.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarchet.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
David Sarchet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sarchet finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodrigues's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarchet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigues shoots and misses
and Sarchet counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sarchet scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodrigues fails with the takedown
and Sarchet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Sarchet is avoiding it.
Rodrigues shoots in for a double leg but Sarchet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leo Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown. Sarchet tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigues keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sarchet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarchet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarchet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sarchet avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Sarchet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Leo Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Sarchet is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarchet. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarchet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Rodrigues with that takedown attempt.
Sarchet cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Leo Rodrigues has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarchet lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sarchet.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarchet.
David Sarchet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Sarchet.
Rodrigues with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarchet to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues walks into a left hand.
Sarchet works the jab nicely.
Sarchet lands a jab.
Sarchet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarchet looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Sarchet has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Sarchet sprawls well.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Sarchet.
Sarchet connects with a looping right hand.
Sarchet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sarchet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
Sarchet cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
Sarchet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Sarchet throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarchet connects with the punch.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarchet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Sarchet cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Sarchet jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarchet lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarchet tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarchet as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarchet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Sarchet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Rodrigues'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sarchet scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Sarchet - just one landing.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarchet as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigues looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Sarchet back into the cage.
Sarchet stops a takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
Sarchet scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarchet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodrigues under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues walks into a left hand.
Sarchet lands a jab.
Rodrigues throws a lazy head kick
and Sarchet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarchet counters with a right hand to the body.
Sarchet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarchet scores with a jab.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sarchet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sarchet scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sarchet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarchet scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarchet connects with a crisp jab.
Sarchet cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
Rodrigues has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodrigues there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sarchet lands a jab to the nose.
Sarchet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodrigues has time to react.
Sarchet lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sarchet scores with a body shot.
Sarchet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sarchet.
Sarchet lands with a right hand.
Sarchet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sarchet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sarchet throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Sarchet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarchet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarchet cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarchet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Sarchet scores with a jab.
Rodrigues with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarchet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarchet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leo Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Sarchet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sarchet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Sarchet!
David Sarchet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.