PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rodziquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sampras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampras has chosen Satisfaction as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Rodziquez
vs
Sampras

188 cm
23
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Rodziquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Sampras!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodziquez throws a head kick but Sampras moves out of range.
Sampras misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Rodziquez misses.
Rodziquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodziquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodziquez swinging wildly here.
Sampras misses with a right hand

and Rodziquez counters by clinching up.
Sampras can't break the clinch.

Rodziquez manages to break the clinch.
Rodziquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sampras throws an off balance right hand
and Rodziquez counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Peter Sampras has been cut.
Sampras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Rodziquez does no damage.

Rodziquez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sampras is trying to defend but Rodziquez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rodziquez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodziquez, right into the meat.
Sampras swings for the body but Rodziquez moves out of range.
Rodziquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampras avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodziquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampras.
Sampras tries to clinch up.
Sampras lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodziquez throws a combination that misses
and Sampras counters with a stiff right hand.
Peter Sampras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sampras.
Sampras digs a good hook to Rodziquez's body.
Rodziquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Sampras sprawls well. He's pushed Rodziquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodziquez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampras wants to clinch up but Rodziquez keeps it at a distance.
Rodziquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sampras as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Rodziquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampras moves in looking to clinch but Rodziquez pushes him off.
Sampras misses with an uppercut.
Rodziquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampras is fending him off so far but Rodziquez persists. Nope, Sampras circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodziquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodziquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rodziquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sampras wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodziquez won't allow it.
Rodziquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sampras smiles and moves away.
Sampras lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampras scores with a body shot.
Sampras lands a jab to the head.
Rodziquez misses with a takedown attempt - Sampras sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodziquez staying out of range there.
Rodziquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodziquez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carlos Rodziquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodziquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sampras lands a jab.
Sampras lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sampras is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodziquez.
Sampras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sampras might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sampras lands a jab to the head.
Sampras lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodziquez blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Sampras.
Rodziquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampras sizes up Rodziquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodziquez moves in looking to clinch but Sampras pushes him off.
A lazy left from Sampras finds it's target.
Sampras cracks Rodziquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Sampras lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampras misses the target.
Sampras fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Sampras lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodziquez doesn't seem phased though.
Rodziquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sampras counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sampras is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodziquez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sampras darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Sampras will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Sampras's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sampras throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodziquez on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodziquez.

Rodziquez gets a double leg takedown into Sampras's guard.
Rodziquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampras looking to control.

Rodziquez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampras slips a jab and a cross from Rodziquez.
Sampras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodziquez circles away from the clinch attempt

and Rodziquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sampras won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rodziquez decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodziquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peter Sampras seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampras scores with a nice right hand.
Rodziquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sampras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Sampras misses its intended target.
Rodziquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sampras sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodziquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Rodziquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampras is trying to push Rodziquez away but Rodziquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sampras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodziquez wants a takedown but no success here.
Sampras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Sampras.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampras scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sampras is trying to push Rodziquez away but Rodziquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sampras is trying to force a seperation but Rodziquez has the dominant position.
Sampras is trying to push Rodziquez away but Rodziquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sampras looking to stall.
Rodziquez blocking some punches.
Rodziquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Rodziquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodziquez has him pressed against the cage.
Sampras tries to break the clinch but Rodziquez is controlling the position.
Sampras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sampras trying to control the position but instead, Rodziquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sampras into the cage.
Sampras is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodziquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rodziquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodziquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sampras cracks Rodziquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sampras swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodziquez.
Sampras misses the jab.
Sampras cracks Rodziquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sampras tries to clinch but Rodziquez moves out of range.
Sampras takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodziquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Rodziquez looking to score a takedown here. Sampras is defending well but Rodziquez drives through and ends up in Sampras's guard.
Sampras wants to stand and escape but Rodziquez is having none of it.
Sampras looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodziquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sampras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Rodziquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sampras, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampras fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sampras throws a lazy right hand but Rodziquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sampras looks to throw the jab but Rodziquez is out of range.
Sampras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodziquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Rodziquez rushes Sampras and presses him up against the cage.
Sampras tries to circle away but Rodziquez has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sampras has had enough of the clinch but Rodziquez keeps him there for the moment.
Sampras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodziquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sampras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Rodziquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Sampras'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. This is the final round!

Rodziquez staying out of range there.
A combination from Rodziquez does no damage.
Rodziquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampras.
Carlos Rodziquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodziquez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodziquez slips a jab from Sampras.

Rodziquez moves into range and clinches up with Sampras.
Rodziquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sampras gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodziquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampras backwards.
Sampras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sampras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sampras looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Rodziquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodziquez tries to bum rush Sampras with a series of wild strikes but Sampras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodziquez shoots in for a double leg but Sampras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sampras missing with a left hand there. Rodziquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampras thuds a left hand into Rodziquez's body.
Sampras thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodziquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Sampras.

Rodziquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sampras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodziquez throws and elbow that misses. Sampras uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodziquez's guard. Nice move by Sampras!
Carlos Rodziquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampras wants to stand but Rodziquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodziquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sampras is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampras sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodziquez's guard.
Sampras is looking to stall here but Rodziquez recovers full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sampras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sampras wants to stand but Rodziquez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sampras wants to pass the guard but Rodziquez is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sampras stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sampras uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodziquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Rodziquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampras feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodziquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodziquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodziquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sampras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampras connects with a looping right hand.
Rodziquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sampras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sampras lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodziquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sampras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sampras lands a nice shot that snaps Rodziquez's head back.
Sampras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sampras cracks Rodziquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sampras connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodziquez momentarily.
Rodziquez misses with the combination.
Sampras throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodziquez on the side of the head.
Rodziquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sampras lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampras tries to clinch there but Rodziquez circles away.
Sampras throws a looping overhand right but Rodziquez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodziquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sampras.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Sampras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sampras has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Sampras!