PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 174 p4p, 25 weight class) and Slash Slingin (ranked 536 p4p, 86 weight class). Slingin has chosen Drop The World as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Rodrigues
vs
Slingin

187 cm
27
170 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
170 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Rodrigues!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slash Slingin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slingin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slingin wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Slingin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodrigues haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Slingin landing with the ground and pound.

Slingin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slingin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rodrigues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slingin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin with a nice head shot there.
Rodrigues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Rodrigues has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Slingin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues trying to remain calm as Slingin controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Slingin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Slingin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slingin moves into full mount!
Rodrigues is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodrigues manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.

Slingin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.

Slingin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slingin 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.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slingin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slingin stalling.
Slingin is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slingin working the head and body with strikes.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin not doing much here.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Slingin dominated that 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.

Slingin keeps the fight on the outside.

Rodrigues has Slingin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slingin walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slingin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slingin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slingin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues backing away here, and Slingin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Slingin keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Slingin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.
Slingin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slingin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Slingin moves out of range.
Slingin feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Slingin is avoiding it.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Slingin is avoiding it.
Slingin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slingin tries to work over Rodrigues's front leg with a kick but Rodrigues checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Slingin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.

Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Slingin.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Slingin.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Slingin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Slingin stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Slingin has clasped his hands together around Rodrigues's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rodrigues gets back to half guard.
Slingin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slingin is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slingin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodrigues is not content to let Slingin control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slingin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodrigues has hold of Slingin's hands but Slingin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep. Slingin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slingin scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has hold of Slingin's hands but Slingin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slingin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigues with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodrigues is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigues on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slingin trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rodrigues throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slingin escapes and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Slingin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to buck Slingin off but Slingin is having none of it.
Slingin trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Slingin controls the position.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep.
Slingin controls the position from side control.
Rodrigues is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Slingin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Slingin pushes him off.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up but Slingin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slingin takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Slingin throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues wants to clinch but Slingin slips to the side

and Slingin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slingin working some strikes from top position.

Rodrigues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slingin defends it easily.
Slingin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slingin with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slingin passes into side control.
Slingin working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin working the ground and pound.
Slingin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues trying to remain calm as Slingin controls from the top position.
Rodrigues takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodrigues tries to buck Slingin off but Slingin is having none of it.
Rodrigues taking a bit of punishment here - Slingin scoring with strikes.
Rodrigues regains half guard.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slingin 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.
Slash Slingin has got the better of the ground game so far.

Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slingin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin working the head and body with strikes.
Slingin is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Slingin seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin trying to control the pace.
Slingin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Slingin seems content to control.
Slingin prevents Rodrigues from improving his position.
Slingin 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slingin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slingin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Samuel Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slingin throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Slingin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Rodrigues's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Slingin throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Rodrigues darts in and clinches Slingin up against the cage.

Slingin breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Slingin.
Rodrigues keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slingin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodrigues looks to clinch

and Slingin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodrigues!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slingin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Slingin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is refusing to be controlled, as Slingin sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodrigues is staying active underneath Slingin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slingin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slingin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Slingin controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Slingin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Slingin there.
Still in half guard, Slingin seems content to control.
Rodrigues works his way to full guard. Good work.

Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slingin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slingin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slingin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodrigues working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slingin has passed into half guard!
Slingin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slingin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slingin lands strikes from half guard.

Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slingin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slingin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Slingin is working for a submission of some sort.
Slingin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slingin working over Rodrigues with some ground and pound. Rodrigues looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slingin lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Slingin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Rodrigues's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Slingin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep but Slingin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Slingin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodrigues is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigues manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slingin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slingin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Slingin eventually gives up the hold.

Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Slingin 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.
Nice strikes from Slingin there.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slingin wants to take a breather but Rodrigues is having none of it.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slingin in particular looking to stall.
Slingin is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slingin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slingin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.

Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Slingin is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.

Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slingin pulls his head out easily.
Slingin content to control rather than advance.

Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin stalling.
Nice strikes from Slingin there.

Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.

Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Slingin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slingin connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigues's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodrigues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slingin is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slingin misses with a few strikes there.
Slingin tried to score with a low kick but Rodrigues checks it.
Slingin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigues has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slingin looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Slingin circles away.
Rodrigues is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samuel Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slash Slingin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slingin keeps the fight on the outside.
Slingin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Slingin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slingin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Slingin!
Slash Slingin is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Slash Slingin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.