PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gab Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Contreras
vs
Rodriguez

165 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Hilo Clothing Co

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gab Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Contreras circles away easily

so Contreras counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Contreras wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Contreras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Contreras manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contreras pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Contreras scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Contreras lands a nice short elbow.
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Contreras winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Contreras with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Contreras tries to stand and escape but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Contreras trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Contreras content to control rather than advance.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras content to control rather than advance.
Contreras's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Contreras is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gab Contreras has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Contreras.
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 doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Contreras counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Contreras is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Contreras is aware though and is defending well.

Contreras gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Contreras scores with a nice right hand.
Contreras misses with a hook.
Contreras looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Roberto Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez shoots and misses

and Contreras decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
Gab Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreras postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Contreras is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him.
Contreras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contreras content to stall in guard here.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gab Contreras dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Contreras will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Contreras connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Contreras takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Contreras counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is being controlled here.
Contreras tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs.

Contreras has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Contreras counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gab Contreras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Contreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez drops his hands momentarily and Contreras takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Contreras finish him?
Jab by Contreras.
Rodriguez tries to get into range but Contreras steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rodriguez! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Contreras scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gab Contreras!