PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot To Thrill. Rodriguez has chosen Dan Balan Beautiful Girl as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roberto Rodriguez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

OReiley
vs
Rodriguez

170 cm
27
148 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

176 cm
27
138 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Hellbent
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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 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez drives through and clinches with OReiley against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rodriguez gets control of OReiley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OReiley pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
OReiley throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
OReiley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez punching from the bottom.
OReiley controlling the pace.
OReiley wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but OReiley keeps him under control.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but OReiley has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OReiley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to bench press OReiley off him but OReiley keeps the position.
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.

OReiley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
OReiley is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a strike from the bottom.
OReiley throws an elbow but Rodriguez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
OReiley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rodriguez is avoiding damage well.
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OReiley off and has taken his back!
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 misses with an elbow to the head.
Rodriguez missing with punches from the back.
OReiley rolls, trying to escape but Rodriguez keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Rodriguez is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at OReiley. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rodriguez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

Rodriguez 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, OReiley has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the head.
I really don't envy OReiley right now.
Rodriguez connects with a big shot to the side of OReiley's head.
Rodriguez is striking well from the back but OReiley escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
OReiley trying to get back to full guard but Rodriguez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a big elbow.
OReiley is looking to improve his position but Rodriguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriguez with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez prevents OReiley from getting the reversal.
Rodriguez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
OReiley can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and OReiley counters with a straight right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rodriguez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
OReiley doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.

Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
OReiley tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez jumps guard but OReiley stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as OReiley throws knees to the body.

Rodriguez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodriguez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.

Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OReiley defends it easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OReiley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roberto Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phrisbee OReiley.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and OReiley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phrisbee OReiley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
OReiley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OReiley walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, jab by OReiley - just one landing.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OReiley swivels and escapes.
OReiley digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
A slow jab from OReiley misses its intended target.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and OReiley counters with a stiff right hand.
OReiley jabs Rodriguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.

OReiley moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from OReiley.

Rodriguez jumps guard.
OReiley controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReiley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OReiley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.
OReiley wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

OReiley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but OReiley has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OReiley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

OReiley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez missing with punches from the bottom.
OReiley is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
OReiley passes into side control, despite Rodriguez's attempt to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OReiley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

OReiley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

OReiley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriguez tries to buck OReiley off but OReiley is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard but OReiley has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phrisbee OReiley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

OReiley digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
OReiley pressing his opponent against the cage.
OReiley scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but OReiley won't allow it.

OReiley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.

OReiley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OReiley's head.

OReiley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but OReiley keeps moving.
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.

OReiley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodriguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OReiley is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.

OReiley looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but OReiley keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OReiley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
OReiley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but OReiley maintains control.
Rodriguez is still trying to improve position.
Rodriguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but OReiley has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OReiley postures up and lands a big shot to Rodriguez's brow.
OReiley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but OReiley is one step ahead there.
OReiley wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a decent shot there.

OReiley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez!
OReiley striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
OReiley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriguez's best efforts.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez is nestled in close to OReiley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OReiley looking for submissions off his back.

Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phrisbee OReiley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OReiley 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phrisbee OReiley!
Phrisbee OReiley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.