PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Cosades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg (ft Dr.Dre) The Chronic. This should be fireworks!

Rodriguez
vs
Cosades

190 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

188 cm
23
209 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Cosades avoids it.
Cosades unleashes a big counter combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Cosades unleashes a big counter combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez throws a wild body kick that Cosades sees coming a mile off.
Cosades is looking for the big counter here.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez wants to slow Cosades down by chopping away at his legs.
Cosades checks a low kick from Rodriguez.
Cosades is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Cosades's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cosades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosades but Cosades pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cosades stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cosades counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Cosades to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Cosades circles away.
Cosades tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cosades counters with a two punch combo.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Cosades slips the punch.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Cosades avoids them all with ease.
Cosades throws a counter combo.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
As Rodriguez backs off Cosades throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
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 tries to land a leg kick but Cosades saw it coming and moves away.
Cosades is looking for the big counter here.

Rodriguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Cosades has momentary wrist control but Rodriguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez prevents Cosades from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez cracks Cosades with a solid left hand.

Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cosades is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cosades has escaped and now he's on top!

Cosades in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosades's guard.

Cosades is wriggling around but Rodriguez manages to pass to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Cosades is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cosades swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Cosades's head.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Cosades keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand

and Cosades counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cosades.
Cosades postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriguez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosades won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.

Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cosades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.

Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cosades defends well.

Cosades 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!

Rodriguez working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?
An elbow from Rodriguez crashes against the mat.
Rodriguez lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rodriguez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rodriguez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cosades wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Cosades is working away.
Cosades takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rodriguez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cosades looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rodriguez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Rodriguez!
A relieved looking Alex Rodriguez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.