PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jos Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scally Wagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rodri
vs
Wagg

150 cm
21
130 lbs
2 - 11 - 0

164 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos Rodri!
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, Scally Wagg!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wagg on his heels. He'll look to pass Wagg's guard now, I'm sure.
Rodri preventing the sweep.
Wagg keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagg is keeping the position for now.
Wagg looking to control but Rodri passes into half guard.
Rodri prevents Wagg from improving his position.
Well, if Rodri 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wagg wants to improve his position but Rodri is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wagg is trying to maintain the position but Rodri is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodri is keen to just control but Wagg is a slippery customer.
Rodri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagg wants to control but Rodri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wagg is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodri wants to take a breather but Wagg is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Rodri gets a clinch.
Wagg tries to pull guard but Rodri holds him up against the cage and eventually Wagg drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Wagg fails to land.

Wagg pulls Rodri into guard.
Wagg wants to control the position but Rodri says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Rodri is working for a kimura but Wagg is defending it quite comfortably.
Wagg is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wagg tries to get to full guard but Rodri has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri is keen to just control but Wagg is a slippery customer.
Wagg is trying to maintain the position but Rodri is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodri controlling the action here.
Wagg is looking to improve his position.
Rodri not doing much here.
Wagg wants to improve his position but Rodri is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wagg trying to control here.
Wagg is looking for a sweep. Rodri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagg trying to hold on to Rodri's head to control him but Rodri postures up.
Rodri prevents Wagg from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagg is refusing to be controlled, as Rodri sits in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Rodri clinches with his opponent.
Rodri is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jos Rodri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wagg throws out a loose jab but Rodri uses good head movement to avoid it.

Rodri drives through with a takedown into Wagg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wagg trying to control the position.
Wagg wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wagg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodri content to stall in guard here.
Wagg is trying to keep Rodri in close.
Wagg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodri controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagg is trying to keep Rodri in close.
Wagg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodri is one step ahead there.
Wagg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rodri decides to stand back up. Rodri steps back and let's Wagg get back to his feet.
Wagg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodri as he avoids it easily.

Rodri closes the distance and clinches.
Wagg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodri blocking some punches.
Wagg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jos Rodri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scally Wagg.

Wagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodri could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wagg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodri tries to avoid it but Wagg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodri to the ground. Rodri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagg throws a front kick aimed at Rodri's knee but Rodri avoids it well.
Wagg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodri.

Rodri scores with a takedown into Wagg's guard.
Rodri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagg can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri stays in close to Wagg's body and controls the position.
Wagg is trying to control the position but Rodri postures up.
Rodri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jos Rodri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wagg wants to sweep but no luck.
Wagg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodri preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagg is keeping the position for now.
Wagg controls Rodri momentarily but Rodri frees himself.
Rodri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Rodri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagg is trying to maintain the position but Rodri is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wagg tries to get to full guard but Rodri has control of the leg.
Wagg trying to control here.
Wagg is not content to let Rodri control the position.
Rodri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Rodri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodri throwing shots but Wagg is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagg tries to roll over but Rodri keeps him under control.
Rodri trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jos Rodri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rodri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wagg.
Rodri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodri wants it to stay on the feet.
Wagg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Rodri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wagg.
Wagg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Rodri rushes Wagg and presses him up against the cage.
Wagg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jos Rodri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scally Wagg.
Wagg tries a body shot but Rodri blocks it.
Wagg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodri after a bit of a struggle.
Wagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodri's elbow.
Rodri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wagg digs a right hand into Rodri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodri's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Wagg fails to land.

Rodri has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wagg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wagg trying to control the position but Rodri manages to sink in the hooks.
Wagg can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodri working for the choke.
Wagg trying to control the hands but Rodri breaks the grip.
Rodri struggling to keep hold of the position.

Rodri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rodri is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rodri controlling well, preventing Wagg from escaping the position.
Rodri controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Wagg right now.
Scally Wagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodri not allowing Wagg to control his hands.
Wagg is in bad spot here.
Wagg trying to control the position but Rodri manages to sink in the hooks.
Rodri is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodri missing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rodri is hanging on to Wagg's back as he tries to escape.
Rodri not allowing Wagg to control his hands.
Rodri controlling well, preventing Wagg from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagg trying to control the hands but Rodri breaks the grip.
Wagg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wagg is still trying to improve position.

Rodri is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Rodri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wagg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wagg tries to roll but Rodri sticks to his back.
Wagg covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rodri really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wagg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodri controlling well, preventing Wagg from escaping the position.
Wagg trying to control the action but Rodri just sinks the hooks in.
Wagg can't escape the position.
Rodri controlling the position well here. Wagg rolled but Rodri kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rodri is hanging on to Wagg's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rodri looking for the choke but no joy.
Jos Rodri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wagg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jos Rodri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodri 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jos Rodri!
A very excited looking Jos Rodri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.