PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes to the cage accompanied by Deep River Blues - Doc Watson. Prokopos has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. On his way into the cage it seems that Denny Prokopos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Denny Prokopos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Prokopos
vs
Rodriguez

180 cm
33
144 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

167 cm
25
146 lbs
5 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Denny Prokopos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucho Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Prokopos's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Prokopos avoids it well.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Prokopos.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prokopos misses the jab.
Prokopos is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Prokopos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand

and Prokopos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Prokopos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prokopos passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos controls the position.
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!

Prokopos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep but Prokopos has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position but Prokopos isn't that keen on the idea.
Prokopos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount but Prokopos keeps good control and instead manages to take Rodriguez's back.
Prokopos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Prokopos looking to break Rodriguez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rodriguez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Prokopos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Prokopos looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rodriguez taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denny Prokopos!
As Denny Prokopos got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I always thought the removal of toes with a bolt cutter was rather humane '.