PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 2219 p4p, 2149 weight class) and Nick Dick (ranked 307 p4p, 297 weight class). Emanuel Rodrigez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodrigez
vs
Dick

188 cm
36
169
18 - 26 - 0

183 cm
47
179
25 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 18 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Rodrigez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dick napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Rodrigez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodrigez trying to control the position but Dick is working away.
Dick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodrigez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dick is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.

Dick throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodrigez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Dick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Dick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rodrigez is trying to defend but Dick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Rodrigez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dick keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez has Dick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Rodrigez breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigez shoots for a double leg takedown but Dick sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick circles away from the clinch attempt

so Dick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Rodrigez looking to control.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigez wants to stand but Dick is controlling the position.
Rodrigez managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodrigez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodrigez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodrigez!

Dick wants to get back to his feet but Rodrigez drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rodrigez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dick is defending well.
Dick wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigez wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.

Dick explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick looks for a takedown but Rodrigez sprawls well.
Rodrigez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigez has a takedown stuffed.

Dick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Rodrigez sneaks out the side door and pushes Dick away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick.
Dick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigez looks for a takedown but Dick sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigez. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
Dick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rodrigez gets the takedown into side control.

Dick throws Rodrigez to one side and escapes!
Dick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigez defends it nicely.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigez tries to sprawl out of it but Dick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dick or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigez, which made it look bad.
Rodrigez fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Dick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rodrigez looks for a takedown but Dick sprawls well.

Dick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigez's half guard.
Dick thows a huge punch but Rodrigez dodges it nicely.
Rodrigez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Dick uses his free foot to push down on Rodrigez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodrigez.
Dick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dick jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rodrigez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rodrigez and Dick has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Check out the look on Dick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dick throws an elbow but Rodrigez slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dick is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodrigez is defending well.

Dick swings around for an armbar but Rodrigez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dick's guard.

Dick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodrigez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodrigez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dick's head.
Dick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodrigez has a takedown stuffed.
Dick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Rodrigez gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dick but Dick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigez defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodrigez is defended easily by Dick.

Rodrigez has closed the distance and engaged Dick in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez is trying to drag Dick to the mat but Dick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dick is looking for a takedown.
Dick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodrigez prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigez is struggling to control the position.
Rodrigez can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Dick tries for a takedown but Rodrigez manages to get underhooks.
Rodrigez prevents a takedown attempt there.

Rodrigez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Rodrigez moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez lands an elbow just above Dick 's eye.

It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Dick manages to get underhooks.

Dick turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dick manages to end up in side control.
Dick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodrigez's legs.
Rodrigez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dick.
Dick cracks Rodrigez with a big elbow.
Rodrigez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Dick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dick fails to land the takedown.
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodrigez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodrigez is looking to clinch.
Rodrigez thuds his right hand into Dick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodrigez shoots in but no luck this time.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.
Emanuel Rodrigez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.

Dick tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rodrigez manages to break the clinch.
Emanuel Rodrigez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dick tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigez looking to control but Dick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick wants to try and get back to his feet.

Dick bucks up and throws Rodrigez to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigez defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigez shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rodrigez gets caught napping as Dick dives in and scores a takedown. Rodrigez manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigez is controlling Dick's posture.
Dick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dick is pushing down on Rodrigez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodrigez is fighting to maintain full guard but Dick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dick wants to free his trapped foot but Rodrigez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodrigez tries to roll over but Dick keeps him under control.
Dick thows a huge punch but Rodrigez dodges it nicely.
Rodrigez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dick's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dick.
Dick is trying to get back to his feet but Rodrigez has full control of the position and if anything, Dick has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Dick wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Rodrigez drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Dick 's chin! Dick is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emanuel Rodrigez!
A victorious Emanuel Rodrigez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.