PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Boomberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boomberg
vs
Rodriguez

189 cm
25
220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

182 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Boomberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emmanuel Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boomberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Boomberg is controlling the position.

Boomberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boomberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boomberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boomberg with a nice head shot there.
Boomberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boomberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boomberg.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Boomberg is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boomberg drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Boomberg off! Boomberg jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Boomberg landing with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Boomberg is controlling him.
Boomberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boomberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boomberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boomberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boomberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boomberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Boomberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boomberg is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Boomberg is breathing heavily.
Boomberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Boomberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Boomberg circles away.
Dale Boomberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
Boomberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Boomberg shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boomberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Boomberg pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Boomberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Boomberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boomberg somewhat.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boomberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boomberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boomberg is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Boomberg keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boomberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Boomberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Boomberg moves out of range.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Boomberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boomberg misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boomberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boomberg has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dale Boomberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boomberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boomberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boomberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Boomberg backing up. Boomberg nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Boomberg shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Boomberg moves out of range.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Boomberg circles away.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Boomberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Boomberg closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Boomberg pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boomberg misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Boomberg circles away.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a head kick. Boomberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boomberg shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boomberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boomberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Boomberg circles away.
Boomberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boomberg keeps the fight on the outside.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Boomberg keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Boomberg keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Boomberg has control.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Boomberg has him pinned against the cage.
Boomberg misses with an elbow strike.
Rodriguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Boomberg keeps him there for the moment.
Boomberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Emmanuel Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Boomberg keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Boomberg circles away.
A head kick by Boomberg misses
and Rodriguez counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boomberg.
Rodriguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boomberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a good low kick that Boomberg was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Boomberg moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Boomberg circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emmanuel Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boomberg fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomberg shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
Boomberg has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Boomberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Boomberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Boomberg circles away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Boomberg is having none of it.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Boomberg pushes him off.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boomberg.
Boomberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Boomberg circles away.
Emmanuel Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dale Boomberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Boomberg circles away.

Rodriguez clinches.

Boomberg has hold of one of Rodriguez's legs. Rodriguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Boomberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boomberg prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Boomberg advances to half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boomberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boomberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boomberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.

Boomberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.

Boomberg is looking for a kimura here.

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

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.
Rodriguez pushes Boomberg off looking to stand but Boomberg dives back in and keeps control.

Boomberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boomberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Boomberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Rodriguez!