PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sig Farkenheil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhefersson Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jhefersson Rodrigues has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sig Farkenheil's chin.

Farkenheil
vs
Rodrigues

190 cm
25
227 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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, Sig Farkenheil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhefersson Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Farkenheil misses with a takedown

and Rodrigues counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Farkenheil has the dominant position.
Farkenheil taking a breather.
Farkenheil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Farkenheil stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues tries to score a body lock takedown but Farkenheil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodrigues lands a body punch.
Farkenheil is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sig Farkenheil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farkenheil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodrigues smiles and moves away.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farkenheil swivels and escapes.
Farkenheil with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.

Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Farkenheil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Farkenheil tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodrigues is pulling down on Farkenheil's head. It's preventing any offense from Farkenheil, at least for the moment.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Farkenheil from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farkenheil looking to pass the guard.

Rodrigues has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Farkenheil has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rodrigues is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Rodrigues gets control of Farkenheil's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodrigues will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Rodrigues is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farkenheil's elbow.
Farkenheil tries to circle away but Rodrigues has him pinned against the cage.
Rodrigues's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodrigues's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Farkenheil tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks with his arms.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Farkenheil manages to get underhooks.
Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farkenheil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farkenheil avoiding damage as Rodrigues throws knees to the body.
Rodrigues changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farkenheil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Farkenheil off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Farkenheil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.

Rodrigues jumps into guard, dragging Farkenheil to the mat.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Farkenheil in close.

Rodrigues has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Farkenheil is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.
Farkenheil misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farkenheil avoiding damage.

Rodrigues has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farkenheil uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farkenheil stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhefersson Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Farkenheil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farkenheil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farkenheil.
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Farkenheil sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Farkenheil.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farkenheil fails to land with a series of punches.
Farkenheil is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farkenheil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sig Farkenheil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Farkenheil sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Farkenheil, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Farkenheil against the cage but Farkenheil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Farkenheil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
Farkenheil shoots in but no luck this time.

Rodrigues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farkenheil tries to pull guard but Rodrigues holds him up against the cage and eventually Farkenheil drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodrigues avoiding damage.
Rodrigues keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farkenheil's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farkenheil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodrigues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farkenheil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Farkenheil has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Farkenheil pushes him back against the cage.
Farkenheil is trying to drag Rodrigues to the mat but Rodrigues just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farkenheil prevents it.
Farkenheil prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Farkenheil blocks it.
Rodrigues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farkenheil tries to pull guard but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Farkenheil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Farkenheil dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sig Farkenheil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Farkenheil shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Farkenheil throws a quick counter head kick but Rodrigues was just out of range.
Farkenheil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farkenheil throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farkenheil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farkenheil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Farkenheil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Farkenheil throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.
Farkenheil is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues throws a fast counter high kick but Farkenheil manages to duck under it in time.
Farkenheil looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Farkenheil back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jhefersson Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rodrigues goes for a double leg but Farkenheil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farkenheil continues to drive forward.

Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.

Farkenheil breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - Farkenheil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farkenheil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farkenheil tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Farkenheil throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Farkenheil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sig Farkenheil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.
Farkenheil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farkenheil misses with a wild combination.
Farkenheil looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
Farkenheil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Rodrigues rushes Farkenheil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to drag Farkenheil to the mat but Farkenheil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Rodrigues manages to pull guard.
Farkenheil is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.

Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Farkenheil gets to his feet - Rodrigues follows without any prompting.
Farkenheil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Farkenheil.

Farkenheil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues'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.
Farkenheil throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Farkenheil jumps guard and drags Rodrigues to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Farkenheil.
Rodrigues is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farkenheil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigues on the ground.
Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Farkenheil is working an open guard so Rodrigues takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Farkenheil shows good takedown defense.
Sig Farkenheil is winning the standup battle so far.
Farkenheil shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Rodrigues clinches up with Farkenheil and pushes him back against the cage.
Farkenheil tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodrigues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farkenheil keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodrigues leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Farkenheil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farkenheil is pressed up against the cage. Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farkenheil down to the mat. Farkenheil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farkenheil wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Sig Farkenheil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jhefersson Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farkenheil misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues wants to counter the offense by Farkenheil and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sig Farkenheil.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhefersson Rodrigues!