PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kryten Mechanoid (ranked 1283 p4p, 1928 weight class) and Jorge Rodriguez (ranked 158 p4p, 245 weight class). Mechanoid comes to the cage accompanied by It's Cold Outside. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mechanoid
vs
Rodriguez

195 cm
26
255
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
270
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION
KOMBAT KLOTHING

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kryten Mechanoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mechanoid dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mechanoid goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mechanoid swivels and escapes.
Mechanoid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Mechanoid sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mechanoid feinted with a counter takedown.
Kryten Mechanoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rodriguez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Mechanoid, which made it look bad.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mechanoid counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez seems a little lost for a moment, as Mechanoid dominates the positioning.
Mechanoid working the body and head with strikes.
Mechanoid trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the position but Mechanoid is controlling the position.
Mechanoid working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rodriguez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mechanoid.
Rodriguez is not content to let Mechanoid control the position.
Mechanoid scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Mechanoid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mechanoid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mechanoid in side control, throwing shots but Rodriguez defends.
Check out the look on Mechanoid's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mechanoid controlling from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mechanoid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Mechanoid working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mechanoid is working Rodriguez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Mechanoid controls from the top position.
Mechanoid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mechanoid connects with a decent elbow.
Rodriguez wants to control but Mechanoid postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mechanoid trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rodriguez wants to control but Mechanoid postures up.
Rodriguez being controlled for a moment.
Mechanoid is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mechanoid happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kryten Mechanoid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mechanoid avoids it really well and circles away.

Mechanoid gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Mechanoid manages to retain guard.
Kryten Mechanoid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mechanoid controlling Rodriguez's posture.
Mechanoid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is fighting to break Mechanoid's control of his arms but Mechanoid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanoid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mechanoid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mechanoid is on top in guard.

Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mechanoid looking to pass the guard.

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.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Mechanoid is proving a slippery customer.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mechanoid here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mechanoid lands a couple of digs.
Mechanoid looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mechanoid pulls Rodriguez in to control the position.
Mechanoid wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez works over Mechanoid with some ground and pound from guard.
Mechanoid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mechanoid controlling the position.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is fighting to break Mechanoid's control of his arms but Mechanoid is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mechanoid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mechanoid is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Mechanoid keeps moving.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mechanoid is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mechanoid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mechanoid showed some decent athleticism there.
Mechanoid working Rodriguez over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mechanoid wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Mechanoid trying to advance position but Rodriguez counters by regaining guard.
Mechanoid scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.

Mechanoid is controlling Rodriguez's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mechanoid wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mechanoid has control of Rodriguez's left arm, preventing Rodriguez from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kryten Mechanoid will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Mechanoid fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown

and Mechanoid counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez didn't expect that.
Mechanoid preventing the sweep.
Mechanoid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanoid throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Mechanoid looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mechanoid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez postures up in Mechanoid's guard and throws a big left but Mechanoid blocks it.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Mechanoid.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mechanoid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mechanoid looking for a sweep. Not yet Mechanoid, not yet.
Mechanoid is controlling Rodriguez's posture.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Mechanoid has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mechanoid tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rodriguez enables Mechanoid to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rodriguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mechanoid lands a couple of digs.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mechanoid throws a big elbow that misses.
Mechanoid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Mechanoid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mechanoid manages to get himself to full guard.

Mechanoid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Mechanoid.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mechanoid has Rodriguez pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mechanoid continues to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Mechanoid, which made it look bad.
Jorge Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kryten Mechanoid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mechanoid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kryten Mechanoid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mechanoid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kryten Mechanoid!
A victorious Kryten Mechanoid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.