PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Rodriguez (ranked 4812 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nandinho Coyote (ranked 4852 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rodriguez
vs
Coyote

180 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nandinho Coyote!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coyote throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Michael Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez jabs Coyote right on the nose. Coyote blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Rodriguez does it's job there.
Coyote shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
Coyote fails with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coyote has his takedown stuffed
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Michael Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nandinho Coyote.
Coyote darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Coyote into the cage.
Rodriguez cracks Coyote with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Michael Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lunges at Coyote with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coyote's hand.
Coyote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Coyote. Coyote gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Coyote misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coyotes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodriguez connects with a body shot that sends Coyote's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coyote walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
Coyote tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyote gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coyote with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.

Coyote takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coyote backwards.
Rodriguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Rodriguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coyote jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Coyote gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Coyote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Coyote manages to avoid it.
Coyote darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Coyote into the cage.
Coyote looks winded!
Coyote doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez connects with a looping right hand.
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. Coyote shakes it off.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coyote misses with the combination.
A jab from Rodriguez finds it's way through Coyote's defenses.
Michael Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coyote will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyote takes one to the side of the head.
Coyote shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyote misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coyote momentarily.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Coyote's head back.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coyote looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Coyote takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coyote on the side of the head.
Coyote tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Coyote ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coyote shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodriguez connects with a single shot there.
Coyote tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves away
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coyote has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyote misses with a double jab
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coyote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez connects with a looping right hand.
Coyote falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Coyote ducks right into an uppercut from Rodriguez.
Coyote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coyote shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nandinho Coyote.
Coyote is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coyote tries to clinch up.
Coyote is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rodriguez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Coyote.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Coyote's body. Coyote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Coyote takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coyote takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coyote is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez sizes up Coyote with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Coyote is looking to clinch.
Coyote gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez lands a jab to Coyote's midsection.
Coyote fails with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coyote thinking.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Coyote's head back.
Coyote shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nandinho Coyote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coyote. Coyote circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coyote takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Rodriguez there.
Coyote takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coyote takes one to the chin there.
Coyote misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez digs a good body shot into Coyote's ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coyote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coyote there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coyote gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodriguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coyote on the side of the head.
Coyote fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Coyote misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Coyote.
Rodriguez lands with an overhand left.
Michael Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Coyote misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez tests Coyote's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Coyote wants to clinch but Rodriguez slips to the side
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coyote throws a combination that misses
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coyote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Coyote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nandinho Coyote.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coyote tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Coyote has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyote takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coyote fails with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coyote looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coyote can do to turn this around?
Coyote fails with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coyote thinking.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Coyote seems unphased.
Coyote's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodriguez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coyote scrambles back to his feet.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Coyote takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coyote wants to clinch
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyote walks into a jab.
Rodriguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coyote doesn't seem bothered though.
Coyote takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coyote throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coyote doesn't seem phased though.
Rodriguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coyote doesn't seem bothered though.
Coyote takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coyote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coyote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coyote gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Coyote takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coyote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coyote's head backwards.
Nandinho Coyote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coyote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Michael Rodriguez!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Michael Rodriguez!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Michael Rodriguez!

Michael Rodriguez wins by unanimous decision!