PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel FalleN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Rodgers
vs
FalleN

170 cm
20
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

167 cm
27
144 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
M.O. Fight Wear

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel FalleN!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FalleN throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FalleN.
Rodgers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
FalleN fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
FalleN fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodgers on the side of the head.
FalleN scores with a jab to the body.
FalleN throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged FalleN in a clinch.
FalleN pushes Rodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
FalleN blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FalleN misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from FalleN.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FalleN lands a left hand.
FalleN can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
FalleN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
FalleN blocks a body shot from Rodgers.
FalleN lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
FalleN blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from FalleN.
A short left from FalleN.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FalleN throws a head punch that misses.
FalleN stalling.
FalleN has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodgers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if FalleN can turn it around.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
FalleN throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
Rodgers is looking to control FalleN's arms but FalleN gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodgers has his back to the cage.
Rodgers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rodgers displaying some good clinch control by pressing FalleN up against the cage.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from FalleN.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from FalleN.
A head punch on the inside from FalleN fails to land.
Rodgers looking to stall.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to work over FalleN's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
FalleN has Rodgers pushed against the cage.
FalleN misses with a shot to the kidneys.
FalleN avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.
FalleN lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, FalleN creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers can't find room to land a body shot as FalleN controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN scores with a nice hook to the head.
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
Rodgers taking a breather.
FalleN blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by FalleN.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from FalleN.
FalleN managing to block the knees to the body from Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel FalleN dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

FalleN looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
A left lands for Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a one two! FalleN had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FalleN.
FalleN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from FalleN.
The fighters circling - FalleN throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FalleN throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Rodgers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gabriel FalleN seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
FalleN has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers throws an elbow that misses.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN avoids a wild elbow strike from Rodgers.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
FalleN lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
Rodgers misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
FalleN slows down the pace here.
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FalleN lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
FalleN fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
FalleN digs a right hand into Rodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodgers's gas tank.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but FalleN improves position.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and FalleN avoids it.
Rodgers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN slowing the pace effectively.
FalleN misses with some punches.
Rodgers is trying to maintain a safe position but FalleN gets an underhook and turns Rodgers into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers tries to throw a body punch but FalleN avoids it by throwing Rodgers back against the cage.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with FalleN's elbow.
Rodgers tries to stall but FalleN uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
FalleN fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from FalleN.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
FalleN makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from FalleN.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FalleN lands a right hand.
FalleN tries to throw a body punch but Rodgers avoids it by throwing FalleN back against the cage.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
FalleN lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by FalleN.
FalleN swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FalleN lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
A short uppercut from FalleN.
FalleN scores with a shot to the side of Rodgers's head.

Rodgers is rocked!
Rodgers tries to land knees in the clinch but FalleN avoids the damage to the body.
Oh Rodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodgers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FalleN.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel FalleN showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rodgers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FalleN manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
FalleN takes a swing at Rodgers's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers avoids the body shot from FalleN.
FalleN punishes Rodgers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FalleN.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - FalleN throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
FalleN throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers.
FalleN lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FalleN lands a head shot.
FalleN lands a right hook to the body.
FalleN scores with a nice strike.

FalleN clinches.
FalleN swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodgers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
FalleN lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodgers takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by FalleN.
FalleN avoiding damage as Rodgers throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FalleN misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from FalleN fails to land.
Rodgers misses with a body punch.
Rodgers has FalleN pressed against the cage.
FalleN has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FalleN lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodgers or not.
FalleN softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN stalling against the cage.
A short right from FalleN on the inside.
FalleN misses with a shot to the kidneys.
FalleN throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FalleN lands on the inside with an uppercut.
FalleN has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
FalleN misses with a punch to the body.
FalleN slowing the pace effectively.
FalleN tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodgers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodgers tries a body shot but FalleN blocks it.
FalleN avoiding damage.
A short right from FalleN on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FalleN tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
FalleN throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head.
A body shot lands from Rodgers.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers misses with an elbow over the top.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and FalleN avoids it.
Rodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
FalleN prevents a body shot from Rodgers.
FalleN lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
FalleN misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from FalleN.
A short body shot lands from Rodgers as the two fighters clinch.
Rodgers blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for FalleN.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel FalleN comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well FalleN has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel FalleN!
Gabriel FalleN opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.