|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by disturbed- pain redefined. Connor has chosen Disturbed - Warrior as his entrance music. Carlos Rodriguez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Connor!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez forces Connor back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Connor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Connor regains guard immediately.
Rodriguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Connor trying to strike off his back.
Connor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Connor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor moves out of range of the body kick from Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor moves out of range of the strikes.
Connor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Connor is controlling the position.
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Connor pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Connor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to stand back up but Connor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Connor is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Connor keeps him under control.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Connor is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Connor there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Connor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range.
Rodriguez blocks the body kick.
Connor is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Connor pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Connor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rodriguez manages to end up in side control.
Connor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriguez striking from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez kicks off Connor and gets to his feet.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez clinches up with Connor and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Connor stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.
Connor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rodriguez dominated that round.
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.
Connor is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connor throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connor throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Connor is defending well.
Connor wants to get back to his feet.
Carlos Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connor won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Connor!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Connor is trying to escape the mount.
Connor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Connor misses with a body kick.
Connor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown. Connor fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Connor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Connor throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Connor is trying to control here but Rodriguez has managed to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez pushes Connor off looking to stand but Connor dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Connor is controlling him well.
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Connor stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Connor thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Connor's head to control him but Connor postures up.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Connor's head to control him but Connor postures up.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up but Connor is controlling him
Connor working the head and body with strikes.
Rodriguez is not content to let Connor control the position.
Connor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rodriguez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Connor moves out of range.
Rodriguez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Connor's guard.
Connor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Connor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rodriguez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Connor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Connor landing punches.
Connor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Connor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Connor won't let Rodriguez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor punching from mount but Rodriguez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rodriguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Connor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Connor is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Connor to get the leverage.
Rodriguez kicks off Connor and gets to his feet.
Carlos Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Connor is avoiding it.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Connor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Connor.
Rodriguez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rodriguez has control of Connor's left arm, preventing Connor from doing any damage.
Connor looking to pass the guard.
Connor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connor won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Connor.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriguez controls Connor momentarily but Connor frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Carlos Rodriguez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Connor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connor tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Connor shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Connor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor has managed to clinch.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Connor jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Connor controlling the position.
Rodriguez gets to his feet - Connor follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carlos Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Connor.
Connor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Connor pushes him off.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Connor's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Connor wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor wants to get back to full guard but Rodriguez has mounted him!
Connor is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez won't let Connor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rodriguez landing strikes from the mount and Connor is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor is bucking up trying to escape but Rodriguez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Connor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes but Connor is staying in there.
Rodriguez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Connor is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Connor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Connor shrugs it off.
Connor swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rodriguez looking to control but Connor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriguez is really struggling to control Connor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Connor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connor is rocked!
Rodriguez unloading with bombs!
Connor is still in real trouble! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Rodriguez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez lands a big elbow - Connor is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Connor is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Rodriguez!
Carlos Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
94% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
