PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the cage accompanied by New Order Blue Monday. McGarry has chosen Welcome to the Machine as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rodrigues
vs
McGarry

175 cm
26
184 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

175 cm
28
175 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85%

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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarry moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.

McGarry rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGarry is working for takedown but Rodrigues is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGarry obliges.
McGarry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGarry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGarry throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
A short right from Rodrigues.
McGarry blocking some punches.
McGarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGarry looking for a takedown.
Leandro Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo McGarry.
Rodrigues stalling in the clinch but McGarry improves position.
Rodrigues has McGarry pressed against the cage, preventing McGarry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGarry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodrigues walks away with a smile on his face. McGarry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGarry has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and McGarry counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
McGarry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. McGarry saw that one coming.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarry swats him away and circles back towards the center.

McGarry drives through and clinches with Rodrigues against the cage.

McGarry breaks the clinch.

McGarry drives through with a takedown into Rodrigues's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGarry is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
McGarry stands up over Rodrigues, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues is trying to control the position but McGarry postures up.
McGarry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGarry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGarry throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigues blocks nicely.
McGarry pushes down on Rodrigues's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodrigues gets back to full guard.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
McGarry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but McGarry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGarry won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigues has momentary wrist control but McGarry slips an elbow through the middle.
McGarry prevents Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
McGarry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarry.
McGarry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGarry landing with the ground and pound.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
McGarry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigues pulls McGarry in close to his closed guard and prevents McGarry from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGarry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGarry lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGarry.
McGarry lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Rodrigues scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodrigues misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but McGarry ducks down to avoid it.
McGarry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but McGarry moved out of range.

McGarry forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
McGarry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGarry jumps guard but Rodrigues stands there with McGarry around his waist. McGarry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Rodrigues on the inside.

McGarry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGarry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
McGarry moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues moves forwards but McGarry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but McGarry moved out of range.
McGarry blocks a jab.
McGarry moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.

McGarry rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues tries to stall but McGarry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodrigues is defending well.
Leandro Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo McGarry.
Rodrigues is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGarry lands an elbow inside that Rodrigues shrugs off.

It looks like Leandro Rodrigues has been cut.
McGarry has Rodrigues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodrigues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGarry missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McGarry breaks the clinch.
McGarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Leo McGarry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGarry. Rodrigues shrugs it off though.
McGarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGarry scrambles back to his feet.

McGarry has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is looking to control McGarry's arms but McGarry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodrigues has his back to the cage.

McGarry lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McGarry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigues with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGarry stops Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
McGarry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGarry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGarry winds up and cracks Rodrigues with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGarry is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound.
Leo McGarry has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGarry has hold of Rodrigues's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodrigues manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGarry unloads with some shots from mount but Rodrigues bucks and avoids them well.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but McGarry has control of the leg.
McGarry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues trying to control but McGarry postures up.

McGarry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues trying to control but McGarry postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo McGarry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leandro Rodrigues's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rodrigues misses with a hook.
McGarry fails with a takedown attempt.
McGarry slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from McGarry.
Leandro Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

McGarry manages to pull guard.

Rodrigues stands up from guard. Let's bang!

McGarry moves into the clinch.
McGarry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodrigues gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGarry jumps guard but Rodrigues turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leandro Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo McGarry.
McGarry misses with the head strike.
McGarry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodrigues pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. McGarry ducked under it nicely.

McGarry drives through and clinches with Rodrigues against the cage.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGarrys head.
Rodrigues lands a nice uppercut.
McGarry blocks an uppercut.
Leandro Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to stall but McGarry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, McGarry scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGarry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGarry moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGarry misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGarry moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but McGarry moved out of range.
Leandro Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

McGarry takes the fight into the clinch.
McGarry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but McGarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but McGarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry wants a takedown.
Leo McGarry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodrigues taking a breather.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGarry is looking for a takedown.

McGarry has picked Rodrigues up - he's going for a ride! McGarry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rodrigues is trying to stand up here but McGarry is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep. McGarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGarry lands with a punch from half guard.
McGarry thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
McGarry winds up and cracks Rodrigues with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues trying to control here.

McGarry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leo McGarry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues pulls McGarry in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leandro Rodrigues.
I think McGarry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo McGarry!
A victorious Leo McGarry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.