PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jowell Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr LV Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Jon ft Swizz Beats - I DO. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rodriguez
vs
LV Cop

183 cm
22
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

198 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jowell Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badr LV Cop!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LV Cop fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but LV Cop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.

Rodriguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LV Cop wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but LV Cop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriguez prevents LV Cop from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but LV Cop keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

LV Cop is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Rodriguez has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - LV Cop taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jowell Rodriguez!