PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rodgers
vs
Rodriguez

203 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Rodgers sprawls well.
Pedro Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Rodgers clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.

Rodriguez jumps guard.

Rodgers stands and steps away. Rodriguez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Rodgers drags the fight down to the ground.
Rodgers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.

Rodgers trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodgers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodgers trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodgers chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodgers tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling from the bottom.
Rodgers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Rodgers gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Rodgers gets a clinch.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodgers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vince Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rodriguez.
Rodgers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez keeps control of Rodgers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Rodriguez pulls guard successfully.
Rodgers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rodgers stands and steps away. Rodriguez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Rodgers gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodgers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Rodgers.
Rodriguez wants to control but Rodgers passes into side.
Rodriguez taking a bit of punishment here - Rodgers scoring with strikes.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodgers connects with a decent elbow.
Rodriguez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodgers trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.

Rodgers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodgers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rodriguez kicks Rodgers off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Rodgers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodgers sprawls well. Rodgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodgers's waist but Rodgers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Vince Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Rodgers counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodriguez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodgers is looking for a counter combo.
Vince Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown

and Rodgers moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Rodgers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rodriguez can't fight it off and eventually Rodgers manages to take the fight to the floor. Rodriguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.

Rodriguez is working an open guard so Rodgers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Rodgers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rodgers maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodriguez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rodgers has cracked it and Rodriguez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rodgers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vince Rodgers!