PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Destruction
vs
Rodriguez

200 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
25
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Destruction misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Destruction avoids nicely.
Destruction throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Destruction misses the shot to the body.
Destruction looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.

Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Destruction in a clinch.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Rodriguez forces Destruction back against the cage and clinches.

Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Destruction is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Destruction.

Rodriguez jumps into guard, dragging Destruction to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Destruction controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Destruction in close.
Destruction pushing down on Rodriguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Destruction slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Rodriguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Destruction escapes and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Destruction wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Destruction taking a breather here.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Destruction has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Destruction looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Destruction is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Destruction's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Destruction's back!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Destruction staying busy and making it hard for Rodriguez to control.
Destruction trying to control the hands but Rodriguez won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rodriguez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destruction throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Destruction off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Destruction. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez cracks Destruction with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Devon Destruction has been cut.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destruction moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Destruction swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Destruction avoids it easily.
Destruction fails to land with a series of punches.
Destruction throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Rodriguez rushes Destruction and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Destruction controls the action.
Destruction blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Destruction.
A short left from Destruction.

Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Destruction tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Destruction manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destruction.
Devon Destruction is winning the standup battle so far.
Destruction dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Destruction lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Destruction swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Destruction misses.
Destruction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Destruction.
Destruction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destruction checks it well.
Destruction tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Destruction appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Destruction misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Destruction. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Destruction.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Destruction misses its target.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
Devon Destruction is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Devon Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Destruction avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Destruction's head back.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez lands with a nice combination. Destruction backs away looking to recover.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destruction jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Destruction scores with a nice right hand.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
Destruction throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez sizes up Destruction with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destruction takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Destruction appears to be looking for a big counter.
Destruction throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
It looked like Destruction was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Devon Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Destruction.
Destruction lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destruction.
Destruction takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Destruction swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Destruction sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Destruction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
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 Devon Destruction will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Destruction's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Destruction drops Rodriguez with a beautiful combination! Rodriguez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Destruction is looking for the KO!

It looks like Alberto Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Destruction to score with a decent uppercut.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Destruction blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Destruction finish him?
Destruction knocks out Rodriguez with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Destruction before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Destruction picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Destruction!