PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yago
vs
Rodriguez

178 cm
27
181 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaz Yago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yago misses with a double jab.
Yago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yago checks a leg kick nicely.
Yago throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yago fails to land with a series of punches.

Yago gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Yago tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Good shot there by Yago.

It looks like Ricardo Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.

Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Yago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yago throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Yago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Yago.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yago misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yago throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaz Yago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yago, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Yago moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Yago misses

and Rodriguez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Yago has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.

Yago has an active guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodriguez working over Yago with some ground and pound. Yago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rodriguez escapes and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Yago misses.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Rodriguez rushes Yago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Rodriguez has Yago pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rodriguez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yago tumbling to the mat - Rodriguez dives into Yago's guard.

Yago has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez stops Yago from standing up.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Yago is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Yago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yago is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.

Yago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
Yago is trying to get back to full guard.

Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
Yago is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rodriguez jumps into side control!

Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yago's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Rodriguez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Yago lands with a cross.
Yago scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaz Yago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yago, pushing him back against the cage.
Yago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yago trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
Yago is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.

Rodriguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaz Yago is winning the standup battle so far.
Yago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Yago lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yago tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Yago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yago connects with a jab.
Yago lands a right hook to the body.
Yago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.

Yago steps into range and cracks Rodriguez with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Rodriguez flops backwards and Yago dives into his guard looking to finish!

Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Can Yago finish him?
Yago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Yago from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Kaz Yago wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yago lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriguez's head back.
Yago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Yago misses.
Yago jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Yago misses with a few strikes there.
Yago lands with a nice body punch.
Yago swinging wildly here.
Yago throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez wants to control but Yago is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Yago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yago wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is dominant here and he's now got Yago's back!
Yago wants to escape the position.
Rodriguez biding his time, controlling Yago.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yago trying to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz Yago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Yago throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yago lands a head shot.
Yago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Yago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Some wild striking there from Yago.

Rodriguez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez is working Yago over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yago is being controlled here.

Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Rodriguez decides to stand back up. Rodriguez steps back and let's Yago get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Yago throws a shot to the body.
Yago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Yago.
Rodriguez is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Yago moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaz Yago!