PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SB Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SB Killa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bender Rodriguez's chin.

Killa
vs
Rodriguez

182 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
202 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Crippler's Corner
Crippler's Corner

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, SB Killa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Killa moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Killa ducks under and follows up with a left that Killa also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killa circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Killa throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Killa moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Killa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Killa cracks a nice hook into Rodriguez's ribs.
Killa shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Killa's head back.
Rodriguez cracks Killa with a good jab.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination

and Killa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Killa tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Killa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Killa controls from the top position.
Rodriguez stops Killa from passing to mount.

Killa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Killa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodriguez is not content to let Killa control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killa. Killa obviously looking to wear him down.
Killa misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a left to the body.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killa on the side of the head.
Killa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and Killa settles back down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killa.
Killa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Killa.
Killa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Bender Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Killa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Killa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killa but great work by Rodriguez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa sneaks back into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Killa is having none of it.
Killa is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Killa is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killa tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
Killa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SB Killa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Killa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Killa.
Killa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
SB Killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Killa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killa moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Killa moved out of range.
Killa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Killa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Killa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
Killa wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.

Killa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killa tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez trying to control here.
Killa is looking to advance position but Rodriguez won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killa misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.

Killa scores a takedown into full mount!

Rodriguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Killa.

Killa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SB Killa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rodriguez checks a leg kick nicely.
Killa takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Killa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Killa tries for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Killa controlling the position.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Killa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Killa is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Killa keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Killa is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Killa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killa wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Killa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Killa.
Killa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Killa's ribcage but misses.
Killa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Killa counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Killa.
A shot to de liver by Rodriguez. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa throws a front kick aimed at Rodriguez's knee but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Good shot there by Killa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Killa avoids it well.
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Killa.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Killa finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rodriguez! Killa dives in looking to finish! Rodriguez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SB Killa!
SB Killa retains his middleweight title!