PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Arcuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Rodelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Rodelin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Arcuri
vs
Rodelin

176 cm
21
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
29
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Arcuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Rodelin!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodelin avoids the head kick by Arcuri.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arcuri.
Rodelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodelin on the side of the head.
Rodelin shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri shows good takedown defense.
Rodelin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arcuri throws a body kick that misses.
Arcuri thuds his right hand into Rodelin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri scores with a punch to the head.
Arcuri scores with a hook.
Rodelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Rodelin fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodelin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arcuri works over Rodelin's head and body with a nice combination.
Arcuri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arcuri throws the kick towards the body but Rodelin avoids it.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodelin or perhaps it was just good defense by Arcuri, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arcuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arcuri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodelin moves out of range of the leg kick from Arcuri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looks to land a left hand but Rodelin moved out of range nicely.
Rodelin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Rodelin fails to land the takedown.
Rodelin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodelin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arcuri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodelin ducks right into an uppercut from Arcuri.
Arcuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Arcuri. No joy for Rodelin on that attempt.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodelin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arcuri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arcuri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rodelin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arcuri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodelin content to control rather than advance.

Rodelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arcuri defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri taking some punishment here, with Rodelin in his half guard.
Rodelin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rodelin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Arcuri tries to lock up and control but Rodelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arcuri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arcuri throws a good cross that connects.
Arcuri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arcuri misses with a head kick.
Arcuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodelin avoids the head kick by Arcuri.
A low kick from Arcuri misses
and Rodelin counters with a series of strikes. Arcuri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodelin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arcuri sizes up Rodelin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodelin has a takedown stuffed.
Arcuri scores with a one two! Rodelin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!

Rodelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arcuri on his heels. He'll look to pass Arcuri's guard now, I'm sure.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Rodelin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcuri pulls Rodelin in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodelin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arcuri keeping moving, preventing Rodelin from controlling successfully.
Arcuri keeping full guard, as Rodelin tries to pass.
Rodelin trying to control but Arcuri is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arcuri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arcuri is looking to land body kicks.
Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arcuri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodelin has time to react.
Rodelin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brian Rodelin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Arcuri as Rodelin shoots in.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
Arcuri's corner calls for a 1-2. Arcuri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Arcuri lands a nice shot that snaps Rodelin's head back.
Arcuri connects with a nice looking jab.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodelin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcuri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arcuri to score with a decent uppercut.
Phil Arcuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arcuri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arcuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodelin misses with a takedown
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.

Rodelin is rocked!
Rodelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Rodelin moved away.
Despite the aggression on Rodelin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Arcuri connects with a jab.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses.
Arcuri cracks Rodelin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looks to land a left hand but Rodelin moved out of range nicely.
Arcuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodelin can do to turn this around?
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Rodelin checks it.
Rodelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arcuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcuri cracks Rodelin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Arcuri tries to sprawl out of it but Rodelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arcuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arcuri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodelin checks the leg kick.
Arcuri stuffs the takedown.
Arcuri lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Arcuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Arcuri tests Rodelin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodelin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arcuri circles away.
Arcuri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Arcuri tries to sprawl out of it but Rodelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arcuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Rodelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodelin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Arcuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arcuri.
Rodelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arcuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Arcuri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodelin's head.
Rodelin is still on wobbly legs! Can Arcuri finish him?

It looks like Brian Rodelin has been cut.
Arcuri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arcuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodelin fails with the takedown.
Rodelin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arcuri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodelins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodelin's hands.
Arcuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arcuri stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodelin. Rodelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcuri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodelin seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodelin fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodelin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arcuri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arcuri, as that shot connected.
Rodelin slips under a jab from Arcuri.
Arcuri stuffs the takedown.
Arcuri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodelin on the side of the head.
Donk. Arcuri catches Rodelin right on the button with a cross.
Rodelin avoids the head kick by Arcuri.
Arcuri connects with a right hand. Rodelin shakes it off.
Arcuri lands with a right that hurts Rodelin. Rodelin looks to clinch but Arcuri throws a short knee that drops Rodelin. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Phil Arcuri!