PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gus Beach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismal Rodfers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Beach has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Beach
vs
Rodfers

204 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gus Beach!
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, Ismal Rodfers!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beach tries to keep at a distance but Rodfers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodfers is trying to pull guard but Beach turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodfers jumps guard but Beach turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodfers effectively controlling the action here.
Rodfers tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Gus Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismal Rodfers.
Rodfers missing with knees to the body.
Rodfers wants to break free but Beach has control.
Rodfers is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodfers.
Rodfers wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodfers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Beach.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodfers wants to take the fight to the mat but Beach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodfers letting Beach take a breather here.
Rodfers avoiding damage as Beach throws knees to the body.
Come on Beach - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beach has Rodfers pressed against the cage.
Beach seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but Beach forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodfers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodfers avoiding damage as Beach throws knees to the body.
Beach blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodfers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Rodfers manages to break the clinch.

Rodfers drives through with a takedown into Beach's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodfers postures up in Beach's guard and throws a big left but Beach blocks it.
Rodfers stops Beach from standing up.
Beach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodfers manages to get himself to full guard.

Rodfers throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beach uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Rodfers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beach decides to stand back up. Beach steps back and let's Rodfers get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach throws a leg kick

and Rodfers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodfers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodfers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodfers is nestled in close to Beach, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodfers is trying to control. Beach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodfers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodfers is working away from the top position though.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Rodfers sits in half guard.
Rodfers wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well.

Beach makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Beach rushes Rodfers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beach just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach tries a body shot but Rodfers blocks it.
Rodfers is trying to force a seperation but Beach has the dominant position.
Rodfers can't break the clinch.
Beach effectively controlling the action here.
Beach is pushing Rodfers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Rodfers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Rodfers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodfers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Rodfers. No joy for Beach on that attempt.
Rodfers unleashes a big counter combination but Beach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodfers misses with a takedown attempt

and Beach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodfers working a defensive guard but Beach passes into half guard.
Rodfers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodfers pushes Beach off but Beach dives into side control.

Beach stands up.
Beach fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodfers.

Rodfers has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodfers is looking for a takedown.
Gus Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismal Rodfers.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but Beach holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodfers drops back down to his feet.
Beach leaning against his opponent.
Rodfers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodfers fails to land.
Rodfers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodfers fails to pull guard.
Rodfers is trying to force a seperation but Beach has the dominant position.
Rodfers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodfers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beach as Rodfers tries to tie him up.
Rodfers is looking for a takedown.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodfers is breathing heavily.
Beach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodfers avoids it.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodfers can do to turn this around?
Beach stalls.
Rodfers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodfers tries to break free but Beach pushes him back against the cage.
Gus Beach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodfers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beach smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodfers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Rodfers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beach wants to sweep but no luck.
Beach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodfers manages to get himself to full guard.

Rodfers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beach has passed into side control.

Beach stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beach fails with the takedown
and Rodfers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beach is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodfers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beach somewhat.

Rodfers gets a clinch.
Rodfers tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beach prevents Rodfers from breaking the clinch.
Rodfers is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodfers looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Beach dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Beach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodfers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodfers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beach is fending him off so far but Rodfers persists. Nope, Beach circles away and we're back to standing.
Ismal Rodfers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rodfers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Beach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodfers's efforts to push away.
Rodfers tries to stall but Beach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodfers looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodfers avoids it.
Rodfers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beach misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodfers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rodfers closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but Beach won't allow it.
Gus Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismal Rodfers.

Rodfers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodfers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beach but Beach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodfers.
Rodfers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Rodfers tenderised Beach's leg. Beach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodfers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beach pinned against the cage. Beach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodfers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodfers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Rodfers.
Beach has Rodfers pressed against the cage, preventing Rodfers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodfers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Rodfers is working for takedown but Beach is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach slows down the pace here.
Rodfers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Rodfers blocks a body shot from Beach.
Rodfers looking for a takedown.

Rodfers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodfers wants to sweep here but Beach controlling him for the moment.
Beach not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Beach gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rodfers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Beach closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beach lands in his opponent's guard.
Beach lands a couple of elbows.
Ismal Rodfers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gus Beach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodfers has momentary wrist control but Beach slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Beach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beach, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Beach!