PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guerrero
vs
Rodrigez

172 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodrigez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guerrero on his heels. He'll look to pass Guerrero's guard now, I'm sure.
Guerrero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guerrero pulls Rodrigez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodrigez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodrigez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rodrigez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guerrero pulls Rodrigez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Guerrero, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero is looking to stand up but Rodrigez isn't so interested in that idea.
Guerrero is controlling Rodrigez's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez works over Guerrero with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodrigez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigez trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Rodrigez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerrero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerrero has Rodrigez pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Rodrigez from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerrero circles away.
As Rodrigez looks to move away, Guerrero throws a big counter combo but Rodrigez just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Guerrero drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rodrigez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Guerrero pulls guard successfully.
Guerrero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero is controlling Rodrigez's posture.
Rodrigez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guerrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodrigez stops Guerrero from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero has his hands on Rodrigez's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Guerrero working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerrero as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Guerrero as Rodrigez shoots in.
Curtis Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Rodrigez.
Rodrigez looks winded!
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerrero but Guerrero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guerrero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero moves into the clinch.
Rodrigez is looking to take this one to the mat.

Guerrero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodrigez uses from the top position.
Guerrero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Rodrigez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Rodrigez from controlling successfully.
Guerrero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Curtis Guerrero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rodrigez fails to land the takedown.
Rodrigez throws a head kick but Guerrero moves out of range.
As Rodrigez tries to get set, Guerrero tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigez manages to avoid the attempt.
Guerrero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Guerrero darts in and clinches Rodrigez up against the cage.

Guerrero jumps guard and drags Rodrigez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Rodrigez from controlling successfully.
Rodrigez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to stand and escape but Rodrigez is having none of it.
Guerrero controls Rodrigez momentarily but Rodrigez frees himself.
Emanuel Rodrigez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guerrero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Guerrero content to control rather than advance.
Guerrero tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rodrigez wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Guerrero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodrigez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guerrero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Rodrigez actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Guerrero controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guerrero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodrigez sprawls well initially but Guerrero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Rodrigez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guerrero is stalling here. Rodrigez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Guerrero seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodrigez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodrigez working away.
Guerrero taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guerrero is trying to control Rodrigez's posture but Rodrigez avoids it.
Guerrero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodrigez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guerrero taking a bit of punishment here - Rodrigez scoring with strikes.
Guerrero gets back to half guard.
Guerrero preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Guerrero manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rodrigez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Guerrero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Guerrero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodrigez uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Guerrero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Guerrero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guerrero counters with a series of strikes. Rodrigez will be more careful next time no doubt.

Guerrero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodrigez wants to get back to full guard.

Guerrero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez punching from the bottom.
Rodrigez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigez pushes Guerrero off looking to stand but Guerrero dives back in and keeps control.
Guerrero wants to take a breather but Rodrigez is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez strikes from the bottom but Guerrero passes into mount!
Guerrero controlling his opponent.
Guerrero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guerrero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rodrigez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guerrero pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guerrero prevents Rodrigez from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Rodrigez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Guerrero breaks from Rodrigez's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Guerrero wants to finish this one by submission but Rodrigez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a couple of good shots and Rodrigez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Guerrero is cranking Rodrigez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rodrigez! He's tightened the choke and Rodrigez is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Guerrero!
The defeated Emanuel Rodrigez had this to say: 'PUTA!!!'.