PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between furia apatico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

apatico
vs
Rodrigues

191 cm
18
216 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, furia apatico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues tries to move into range but apatico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
apatico misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown

and apatico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but apatico has control of the leg.
Rodrigues trying to control from the bottom.

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but apatico pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
apatico tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rodrigues controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
apatico drops an elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues has a hand on apatico's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. apatico takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
apatico tries to control but Rodrigues wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to reverse the position but instead apatico has taken his back - oops!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
apatico has the hooks in. Rodrigues is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
apatico controls the position.
apatico misses with a punch to the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. apatico controlling the positon.
Rodrigues covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
apatico is not going to allow Rodrigues to sit and survive in this position.
Will apatico go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rodrigues has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from apatico.
apatico has the hooks in. Rodrigues is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodrigues looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Rodrigues right now.
Rodrigues looking very determined here, making life difficult for apatico.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

apatico has his arm under Rodrigues's chin here. Game over son! apatico squeezes tightly and Rodrigues is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). furia apatico!