PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Gay Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's a Fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gay Rodriguez
vs
Aurelio

190 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
176 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Fight 4 America

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Gay Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Gay Rodriguez's shoulder, as Gay Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Aurelio misses with an uppercut. Gay Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Gay Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aurelio.
A big right from Aurelio misses.
Aurelio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markus Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Gay Rodriguez's shoulder, as Gay Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Gay Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Gay Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio can't do much from the bottom here.
Aurelio is trying to improve his position.
Aurelio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gay Rodriguez lands a few punches from side control.
Gay Rodriguez cracks Aurelio with a big elbow.
Aurelio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gay Rodriguez's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is trying to stand up here but Gay Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Gay Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Gay Rodriguez is controlling well.
Gay Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aurelio defending well though.
Aurelio punching from the bottom.
Aurelio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aurelio.
Aurelio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gay Rodriguez's guard.
Gay Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Aurelio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gay Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gay Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gay Rodriguez!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio regains half guard.
Aurelio gets back to full guard.

Aurelio has his foot on Gay Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gay Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gay Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep. Gay Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Gay Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aurelio throws out a loose jab but Gay Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aurelio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gay Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gay Rodriguez.
Gay Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Aurelio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gay Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gay Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gay Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aurelio is breathing heavily.

Aurelio working for submissions but it's allowed Gay Rodriguez to get to half guard.

That's two 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.
Gay Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Aurelio is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gay Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gay Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Aurelio's temple.
Aurelio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gay Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gay Rodriguez's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay Rodriguez covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Gay Rodriguez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aurelio's arms.
Aurelio misses with a punch to the head.
Aurelio is throwing strikes by Gay Rodriguez counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Gay Rodriguez regains half guard.

Aurelio is looking for a kimura but Gay Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aurelio to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gay Rodriguez pushes Aurelio off looking to stand but Aurelio dives back in and keeps control.
Gay Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Aurelio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Aurelio is working for an americana but Gay Rodriguez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aurelio was thinking about the submission.
Aurelio throws a strike but Gay Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Gay Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Aurelio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aurelio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gay Rodriguez!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aurelio jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gay Rodriguez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gay Rodriguez and Aurelio has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gay Rodriguez chipping away with strikes from the bottom.

Aurelio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aurelio tries to score with some ground and pound. Gay Rodriguez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rudy Gay Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gay Rodriguez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aurelio.
Aurelio in side control, throwing shots but Gay Rodriguez defends.
Gay Rodriguez defending against the ground and pound.

Aurelio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aurelio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Aurelio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gay Rodriguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aurelio's guard! Nice work there by Gay Rodriguez!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aurelio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gay Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Aurelio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aurelio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Markus Aurelio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aurelio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gay Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Aurelio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aurelio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Aurelio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gay Rodriguez uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Markus Aurelio.
I think Gay Rodriguez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Gay Rodriguez!