PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Comprendes Mendez as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Giovanni Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Webster
vs
Rodriguez

180 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovanni Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Webster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Webster with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Webster fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Webster fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Webster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Webster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
James Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Webster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Webster prevents Rodriguez from standing back up.
Webster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.

Webster wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Webster 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. Webster eventually gives up the hold.

Webster is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Webster is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.

Webster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Webster stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Webster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giovanni Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Webster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webster.
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Webster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.

Webster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.

Webster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Webster is looking for a kimura here.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.

Webster wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Webster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Webster shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Webster on that attempt.
Webster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Webster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Webster shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Webster or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Giovanni Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webster shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Webster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Webster tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Giovanni Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Webster misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Webster shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Webster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Webster with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Webster on that attempt.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Webster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Webster fails with the takedown.
Webster shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Webster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Webster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Webster prevents Rodriguez from escaping the position.

Webster tries for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Webster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
James Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giovanni Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Webster asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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