PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Inthachack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Comprendes Mendez. Giovanni Rodriguez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rodriguez
vs
Inthachack

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovanni Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Inthachack!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inthachack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Inthachack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Inthachack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Inthachack showed some decent athleticism there.

Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rodriguez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Inthachack escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Inthachack!
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Inthachack controls from the top position.

Inthachack stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Inthachack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Inthachack or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Inthachack shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown

and Inthachack counters with a takedown into side control.

Inthachack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Inthachack stands up and beckons Rodriguez to his feet.
Ryan Inthachack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inthachack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Giovanni Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Inthachack.

Inthachack scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inthachack lands a nice shot to the head.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Inthachack postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rodriguez to stand up.
Inthachack is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Inthachack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inthachack throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Inthachack counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Inthachack avoids nicely.
Inthachack tries to clinch

and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Inthachack is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Inthachack has escaped and now he's on top!
Inthachack trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inthachack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inthachack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodriguez is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Inthachack is controlling the position.
Inthachack stands and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep but Inthachack has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Rodriguez bucks Inthachack off and manages to get back to his feet!
Inthachack tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Inthachack!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inthachack tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Inthachack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Inthachack fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inthachack pinned against the cage. Inthachack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Inthachack misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Inthachack shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rodriguez has his foot on Inthachack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Inthachack works his way back into a safe position though.
Inthachack chips away with some ground and pound.

Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Inthachack wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Inthachack from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Inthachack working some strikes from top position.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inthachack chips away with some ground and pound.

Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Inthachack stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.
Inthachack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodriguez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inthachack misses with a takedown attempt

and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Inthachack defends the submission attempt.
Giovanni Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inthachack is looking to improve his position.
Inthachack is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriguez from advancing position.

Rodriguez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Inthachack to get to his feet.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inthachack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inthachack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Inthachack misses with the body kick

and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. Inthachack didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inthachack trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but Inthachack had control of the position.

Rodriguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Inthachack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Inthachack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Inthachack!
Rodriguez is letting Inthachack control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Inthachack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inthachack trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovanni Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Inthachack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inthachack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inthachack has his takedown stuffed

and Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inthachack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inthachack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard.

Rodriguez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Inthachack doesn't defend quickly enough and Rodriguez has managed to lock this one up! Can Inthachack escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rodriguez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni Rodriguez!