PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issac Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patito Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patito Rodrigues will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wise
vs
Rodrigues

188 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Issac Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patito Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Wise is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wise could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodrigues is trying to push Wise away but Wise has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wise is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wise is pressed up against the cage. Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wise down to the mat. Wise avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.

Wise closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Rodrigues pushes Wise off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Wise circles away easily

and Wise counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Issac Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patito Rodrigues.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodrigues to keep the fight standing.

Wise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wise is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wise counters by clinching up.

Wise pulls guard successfully.
Rodrigues trying to control but Wise is working from the bottom.
Wise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodrigues is looking to work some ground and pound but Wise has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues stays in close to Wise's body and controls the position.
Rodrigues postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Rodrigues decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Wise shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wise stops Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.
Wise is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wise thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Wise looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.

Rodrigues has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wise is on him like a limpet, forcing Rodrigues back against the cage.

Wise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.

Wise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.

Wise pulls Rodrigues into guard.
Rodrigues stops Wise from standing up.
Wise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigues is one step ahead there.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Wise keeps moving.
Wise is looking to stand up but Rodrigues isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patito Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wise avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Issac Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patito Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Wise circles away.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Wise pushes him off.
Wise looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rodrigues shoots in but Wise avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Wise moves out of range easily.
Wise wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wise leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.

Wise drives through with a takedown into Rodrigues's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Rodrigues has his feet on Wise's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Wise, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Wise against the cage but Wise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wise counters by clinching up.
Wise changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Wise feints and as Rodrigues raises his hands in defense, Wise changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rodrigues has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wise has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wise changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigues just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWise.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wise tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodrigues manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrigues throws a lazy head kick

and Wise counters by clinching up.

Wise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues fails with the takedown

and Wise counters by clinching up.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Wise blocks it.
Rodrigues stops a takedown attempt from Wise.
Wise tries to pull guard but Rodrigues holds him up against the cage and eventually Wise drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wise jumps guard but Rodrigues stands there with Wise around his waist. Wise gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Wise throws knees to the body.
Wise using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodrigues has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodrigues stalling in the clinch.
Rodrigues is pressed up against the cage. Wise has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodrigues down to the mat. Rodrigues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch but Wise swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wise avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wise paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wise is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Wise circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Issac Wise will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wise as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wise's waist but Wise gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigues off to one side.
Wise wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigues shoots in for a double leg but Wise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wise wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Issac Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patito Rodrigues.
Rodrigues shoots in but Wise avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wise shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues motions for Wise to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Wise shows good takedown defense.
Patito Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wise.
Wise avoids a kick to the body.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wise is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Wise circles away and we're back to standing.

Wise decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues tries to kick Wise off in order to stand up. Wise Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Wise has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Wise moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wise tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wise is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigues is defending well for now.
Wise is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodrigues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wise counters by clinching up.

Wise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues wants to clinch
and Wise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues dives in and grabs Wise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wise pushes down on Rodrigues's head and hops out.
Rodrigues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wise pinned against the cage. Wise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wise clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
Wise 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. Wise gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - Wise sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Wise showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wise has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Issac Wise!