PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Petric (ranked 4463 p4p, 3040 weight class) and Lunchbag Rodriguez (ranked 466 p4p, 352 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Petric
vs
Rodriguez

190 cm
20
205
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
215
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Petric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lunchbag Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and Petric counters with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petric.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petric sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Petric misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petric lands a body shot.
Petric takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Petric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petric misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petric!

Rodriguez has isolated one of Petric's arms. Petric looking to fight him off but Rodriguez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lunchbag Rodriguez!