PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zizor Dman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dman
vs
Rodri

170 cm
24
134 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

150 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zizor Dman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos Rodri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Rodri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dman is looking to improve his position.
Dman gets back to full guard.
Dman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dman looking for a sweep. Not yet Dman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodri stopping the sweep attempt from Dman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri advances position into side control!

Rodri decides to stand back up. Rodri steps back and let's Dman get back to his feet.

Rodri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodri's back!

Dman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodri has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rodri wants to escape the position.

Rodri showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dman working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dman gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rodri fending off the submission attempt from Dman.

Dman is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodri is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Rodri right now.

Dman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodri knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodri for a finish.

Dman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri is really stuck here.
Rodri trying to control the hands but Dman breaks the grip.

Dman is looking for a choke. Rodri gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rodri manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Dman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dman keeping full guard, as Rodri tries to pass.

Dman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodri defends well.
Rodri trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dman's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dman looking for subs off his back but Rodri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dman gets back to full guard.
Rodri has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dman is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodri manages to get himself to full guard.

Dman passes Rodri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zizor Dman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rodri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dman was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodri's guard.

Dman pushes down on Rodri's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Dman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dman is thwarting Rodri's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dman is trying to work for a kimura but Rodri is defending well.

Dman is looking for a kimura but Rodri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dman to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dman thows a huge punch but Rodri dodges it nicely.
Dman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dman wants to free his trapped foot but Rodri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodri is trying to stand back up but Dman is controlling him
Rodri wants to improve his position but Dman is controlling well.

Dman is working for a kimura but Rodri is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dman misses with a head shot. Rodri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rodri looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodri, not yet.
Dman is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodri has wrist control.
Dman looking to pass the guard.
Dman forces his way into half guard.
Dman is thwarting Rodri's attempts to control the position.

Dman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodri defends it well.
Rodri wants to improve his position but Dman is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Dman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rodri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rodri shrugs it off.

Rodri defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dman.
Rodri tries to hold on but Dman pushes him away.

Dman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rodri turns into him and now he's in Dman's guard.
Dman wants to sweep here but Rodri controlling him for the moment.
Rodri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dman keeping moving, preventing Rodri from controlling successfully.
Dman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodri throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodri trying to control but Dman is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodri is aware though and is defending well.
Rodri trying to control the position from guard on top but Dman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zizor Dman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rodri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dman is looking to regain half guard here but Rodri keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodri tries to score with some ground and pound. Dman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rodri is looking to take a break and control but Dman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodri's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dman is trying to get back to full guard.
Dman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dman keeping moving, preventing Rodri from controlling successfully.

Rodri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Dman gets caught flat footed, as Rodri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dman wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dman wants to sweep here but Rodri controlling him for the moment.
Rodri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Dman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodri stopping the sweep attempt from Dman.

Dman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodri not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Dman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rodri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Dman tries to sprawl but Rodri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodri is trying to control. Dman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodri wants to stand but Dman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rodri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodri manages to get himself to full guard.

Dman wants to pass the guard but Rodri is keeping the position.
Rodri wants to stand and escape but Dman is having none of it.
Zizor Dman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dman postures up.
Jos Rodri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jos Rodri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zizor Dman!