PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kanu Mitzucuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitzucuik
vs
Rodgers

192 cm
29
245 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

199 cm
27
277 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanu Mitzucuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitzucuik lands a slapping body shot.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitzucuik throws out the jab.

Mitzucuik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodgers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mitzucuik is in Rodgers's guard.
Rodgers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitzucuik throwing strikes from guard but Rodgers blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitzucuik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mitzucuik has gone for a leg lock! Rodgers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitzucuik's guard.

Rodgers stands up from Mitzucuik's guard - Rodgers perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitzucuik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodgers on the side of the head.
Mitzucuik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodgers back to the cage. Mitzucuik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodgers slips a jab from Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitzucuik throws a right and a left that Rodgers avoids nicely.
Mitzucuik missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mitzucuik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodgers quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mitzucuik is working for a kimura but Rodgers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodgers is looking to control Mitzucuik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodgers avoid being mounted?

Mitzucuik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodgers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitzucuik.
Rodgers is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik is keen to just control but Rodgers is a slippery customer.
Rodgers wants to get back to his feet.
Rodgers is staying active underneath Mitzucuik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodgers keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitzucuik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitzucuik is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodgers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Mitzucuik.

Mitzucuik gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitzucuik trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mitzucuik looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitzucuik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mitzucuik throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Mitzucuik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitzucuik misses with a wild body shot.
Mitzucuik lands with a shot to the body.
Mitzucuik throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Colton Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitzucuik swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.

Mitzucuik shoots in and bounces Rodgers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodgers is controlling Mitzucuik's posture.
Mitzucuik wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mitzucuik has gone for a leg lock! Rodgers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitzucuik's guard.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Mitzucuik keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik being controlled here, momentarily.

Colton Rodgers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Mitzucuik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodgers is trying to maintain the position but Mitzucuik is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mitzucuik.
Rodgers is refusing to be controlled, as Mitzucuik sits in half guard.
Rodgers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitzucuik is working away from the top position though.
Rodgers is not content to let Mitzucuik control the position.
Rodgers is trying to maintain the position but Mitzucuik is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mitzucuik stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanu Mitzucuik dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mitzucuik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodgers was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitzucuik.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Mitzucuik.
Mitzucuik thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mitzucuik misses.
Mitzucuik throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitzucuik.

Mitzucuik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodgers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodgers's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitzucuik is one step ahead there.
Rodgers is adopting a defensive guard.

Mitzucuik has gone for a leg lock! Rodgers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitzucuik's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitzucuik keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodgers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Colton Rodgers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big left from Mitzucuik misses.

Mitzucuik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodgers was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitzucuik finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Mitzucuik from controlling successfully.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanu Mitzucuik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitzucuik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitzucuik is fighting to break Rodgers's control of his arms but Rodgers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodgers moves forwards but Mitzucuik connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mitzucuik gets the takedown into side control.
Rodgers tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

Mitzucuik goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rodgers is on top in guard.
Kanu Mitzucuik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitzucuik keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers trying to control but Mitzucuik is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kanu Mitzucuik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitzucuik has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanu Mitzucuik!