PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhefersson Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bore Alis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rodrigues
vs
Alis

225 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhefersson Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bore Alis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.

Rodrigues darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alis's head.
Alis trying to hold on to Rodrigues's head to control him but Rodrigues postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alis manages to get to full guard.
Alis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alis, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alis looking to control.
Alis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alis, not yet.
Alis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alis is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Rodrigues is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alis is trying to control the position but Rodrigues postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Rodrigues shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alis is trying to defend but Rodrigues finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alis is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alis trying to hold on to Rodrigues's head to control him but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Alis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alis controlling the position well.
Alis trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alis wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
Rodrigues content to control rather than advance.
Alis wants to get back to full guard.
Alis manages to get to full guard.

Rodrigues stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Alis has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rodrigues manages to get his head free but now Alis has transitioned to an armbar! Rodrigues grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Alis! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bore Alis!
A victorious Bore Alis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.