PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and granite chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent - Get Up. chin has chosen Kanye West Amazing as his entrance music. 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
chin

198 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, granite chin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
chin misses with the combination.

chin clinches.
Rodrigues prevents a takedown attempt there.
chin is trying to break free.
chin is pressed up against the cage. Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking to drag chin down to the mat. chin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

chin closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues jumps guard but chin stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues has chin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. chin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodrigues is fighting off a takedown attempt but chin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodrigues to the mat. Rodrigues regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
chin wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues pulls chin in close to his closed guard and prevents chin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodrigues trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but chin is one step ahead there.
chin trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
chin thows a big elbow that misses.
chin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigues pulls chin in to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with chin.
chin can't get the takedown.
chin can't get the takedown.
Rodrigues wants a takedown.
Rodrigues stalling against the cage.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but chin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigues is pressed up against the cage. chin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodrigues down to the mat. Rodrigues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
chin wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
chin circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rodrigues has closed the distance and engaged chin in a clinch.
Rodrigues tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodrigues has chin pushed against the cage.

chin has clasped his hands together around Rodrigues's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

chin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.
chin looks gassed!
Rodrigues keeping his opponent close.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues dodges the ground and pound from chin.
Rodrigues tries to bench press chin off him but chin keeps the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

chin rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigues looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
chin gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigues's takedown attempt.

Rodrigues is fighting off a takedown attempt but chin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodrigues to the mat. Rodrigues regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodrigues has momentary wrist control but chin slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
chin scoring with punches to the head and body.
chin trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
chin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
chin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
chin wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Rodrigues has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for chin on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
chin closes the distance but Rodrigues moves to the side

and Rodrigues holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
chin looks to throw an elbow but misses.

chin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from chin.

Rodrigues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
chin is working for takedown but Rodrigues is calmly controlling the position for now.
chin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rodrigues ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodrigues no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodrigues is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodrigues holds on and takes a little breather.
chin trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.

chin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
chin pushes down on Rodrigues's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

granite chin dominated that round.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

chin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but chin keeps it at a distance.
chin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
chin throws a series of strikes that have Rodrigues backpedaling.
chin closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. chin pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
chin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
chin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
chin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but chin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
chin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
granite chin 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.
chin wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.

Rodrigues clinches up with chin and pushes him back against the cage.
chin jumps guard but Rodrigues stands there with chin around his waist. chin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caio Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of granite chin.
chin crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
chin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but chin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Rodrigues gets control of chin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodrigues will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues wants to stand but chin is controlling the position.
Rodrigues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
chin advances to half guard.
chin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues is looking to control chin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigues avoid being mounted?
chin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

chin seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. chin is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by chin.

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but chin pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues tries to roll over but chin keeps him under control.
chin is taking a breather. Rodrigues says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

chin is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rodrigues has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigues manages to get to full guard.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but chin is controlling him.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position but chin postures up.
chin is standing up over Rodrigues. Rodrigues looks to escape but chin dives into side control.

chin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
chin throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.
Rodrigues is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, chin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

chin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Rodrigues is trying to buck chin off.
Rodrigues is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

granite chin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rodrigues throws a right and a left that chin avoids nicely.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but chin is out of range.
chin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.

chin rushes Rodrigues and presses him up against the cage.
chin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
chin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigues tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rodrigues has picked chin up - he's going for a ride! Rodrigues dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
chin trying to hold on to Rodrigues's head to control him but Rodrigues postures up.
chin gets full guard.

chin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodrigues slips nicely into half guard.
Rodrigues controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

chin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.
chin wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
chin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, if Rodrigues is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
chin is pressing down on Rodrigues's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodrigues is stalling in the full guard.

chin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rodrigues should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, chin has tightened it up now! Rodrigues should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). granite chin!