PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin McCork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

McCork
vs
Rodriguez

172 cm
34
183 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

178 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Calvin McCork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez drives through and clinches with McCork against the cage.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCork avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCork is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
McCork throws a head punch that misses.
McCork lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

McCork breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but McCork circles away.

McCork drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

McCork tries for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
McCork throwing shots but missing, from side control.

McCork wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
McCork misses with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCork goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCork but great work by Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCork knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodriguez working away.
McCork is looking for a sweep.
McCork manages to get back to half guard.

Rodriguez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Ricardo Rodriguez has been cut.
McCork looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but McCork persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
McCork misses with a head kick.

McCork gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. McCork manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCork is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but McCork had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCork looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
McCork looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez stands up over McCork, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCork flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCork defending well though.
McCork is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodriguez passes into side control, despite McCork's attempt to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCork wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez gets to mount! McCork was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McCork is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
McCork bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing McCork from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing McCork from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Calvin McCork has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but McCork sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCork misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCork misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but McCork swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
McCork throws a head punch that misses.

Rodriguez tightens his grip and picks McCork up, before dumping him to the ground. McCork manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin McCork dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Rodriguez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McCork throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCork throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by McCork.
McCork throws a head kick that misses.

Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

McCork has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCork's guard.

Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rodriguez gets to his feet. McCork looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ricardo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCork throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCork bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.

McCork tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.

McCork tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCork is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCork to get the leverage.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but McCork is very close to passing his half guard.

McCork is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez trying to control here.

McCork is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCork working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing McCork from controlling successfully.
McCork with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCork trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCork is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.

Rodriguez wriggles free and stands up.
McCork scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some bone on bone action there as McCork checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCork throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by McCork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCork throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCork is in Rodriguez's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCork stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
McCork looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

McCork working for submissions but it's allowed Rodriguez to get to half guard.
McCork tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but McCork is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin McCork dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Rodriguez'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. This is the final round!

Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCork misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but McCork has him pressed against the cage.
McCork tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCork prevents it.
Calvin McCork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rodriguez.
A head punch on the inside from McCork fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCork.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but McCork is controlling the position.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCork lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCork throws a head punch that misses.
McCork can't break the clinch.
McCork misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCork prevents it.
McCork swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCork is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.

McCork manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodriguez trying to control but McCork is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from McCork.

McCork looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCork moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

McCork isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodriguez stacks McCork on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodriguez!
McCork tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position.
McCork manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriguez's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rodriguez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McCork lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McCork misses the target.
McCork tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCork throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
A big right from McCork misses.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCork lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCork, as that shot connected.
McCork lands a head shot.
McCork misses the shot to the body.

Rodriguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCork looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but McCork keeps moving.
Rodriguez wants to stand but McCork has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodriguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCork keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Rodriguez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for McCork.
Calvin McCork is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by McCork.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - McCork circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by McCork.
McCork lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ricardo Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCork.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin McCork showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCork, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin McCork!
Calvin McCork took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Heroic Combat Gear (Laundry service) for their support in the buildup to the fight.