PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Nis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Terror - El Wray. Diego Rodriguez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Rodriguez
vs
Nis

168 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikhail Nis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez takes a swing at Nis's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nis moves away.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nis.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand

and Nis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nis is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriguez keeping hold of Nis's head, controlling as best he can.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez is controlling Nis's trapped leg to prevent Nis from advancing to side control.
Nis wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Nis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nis is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him.
Rodriguez pulls Nis in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nis looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nis manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriguez chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.
Rodriguez advances to half guard.
Nis is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez passes to full mount!
Rodriguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nis looks a forlorn figure.

Nis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nis is still in real trouble! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Rodriguez! Nis is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diego Rodriguez!
A less than humble Diego Rodriguez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.