PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yong Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Fernandez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rodriquez
vs
Fernandez

152 cm
24
230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yong Rodriquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernandez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriquez to the ground. Fernandez is now in Rodriquez's guard.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.

Fernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriquez's legs - danger averted.
Rodriquez really is a fat lump.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fernandez!
Fernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rodriquez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fernandez is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernandez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Fernandez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fernandez prevents Rodriquez from getting a body triangle.
Fernandez is trying to break free.
Rodriquez is working the ground and pound. Can Fernandez escape?

Rodriquez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fernandez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fernandez wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Fernandez right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Fernandez from escaping the position.
Rodriquez throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fernandez tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Rodriquez is looking to control Fernandez but Fernandez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fernandez tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.

Fernandez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fernandez tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rodriquez misses with a punch to the head.
Fernandez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodriquez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fernandez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez turns into Rodriquez and is now in his guard.
Fernandez trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls the position.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.

Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Rodriquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriquez manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Rodriquez's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriquez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yong Rodriquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rodriquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rodriquez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriquez wants to control but Fernandez is keeping him busy.

Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Fernandez won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandez has an active guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Fernandez wants to control but Rodriquez passes into side.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is letting Rodriquez control him for a moment.
Fernandez gets back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodriquez controlling the action here.

Yong Rodriquez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fernandez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez has an active guard here but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.

Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.

Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.

Fernandez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rodriquez passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
Yong Rodriquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fernandez tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Rodriquez misses with the ground and pound.
Fernandez struggling a bit here.
Fernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernandez is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yong Rodriquez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rodriquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriquez is in Fernandez's guard.

Rodriquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriquez has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Fernandez wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Rodriquez.

Rodriquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fernandez is just riding it out for now. Rodriquez eventually gives up the hold.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fernandez avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rodriquez is staying active.
Fernandez is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
Rodriquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Fernandez won't allow it.
Well, if Rodriquez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Fernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fernandez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fernandez.

Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriquez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Fernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but Fernandez won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcus Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriquez uses his free foot to push down on Fernandez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fernandez.
Rodriquez tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Fernandez is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yong Rodriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriquez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yong Rodriquez!