PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between odezzi tejas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matheus Rodrigues was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

tejas
vs
Rodrigues

185 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
208 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Beast Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, odezzi tejas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matheus Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tejas shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like odezzi tejas has been cut.
Rodrigues with a poor takedown

and tejas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
tejas wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Rodrigues is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
tejas trying to hold on to Rodrigues's head to control him but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but tejas is having none of it.
tejas is trying to control but can't.

Rodrigues is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so tejas is just riding it out for now. Rodrigues eventually gives up the hold.
tejas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tejas working a defensive guard but Rodrigues manages to pass into side control anyway.
tejas defending against the ground and pound.

Rodrigues tries for a kimura but tejas is defending well.
tejas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodrigues off and has taken his back!

tejas looking for the choke from the back.
Rodrigues is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get tejas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rodrigues tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

tejas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rodrigues is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rodrigues and tejas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but tejas keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

tejas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigues is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues is trying to improve his position.
Rodrigues looks gassed!

tejas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

tejas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.
tejas trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

tejas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

tejas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. tejas eventually gives up the hold.

tejas is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rodrigues has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.
tejas distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy.
tejas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
tejas trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues is trying to keep tejas in close.
tejas won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
tejas stands and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control.
tejas wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that odezzi tejas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on odezzi tejas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt

and tejas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
tejas is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

tejas is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues gets full guard.
tejas wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
tejas pushing down on Rodrigues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

tejas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodrigues sees it coming and defends easily.

Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by tejas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
tejas throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but tejas has control of the leg.

Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Rodrigues gets caught flat footed, as tejas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
tejas trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.

tejas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
tejas shoots and misses
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
tejas tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Matheus Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues works tejas's body with a nice hook.
tejas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. tejas gets slowly back to his feet.

tejas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
tejas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

tejas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and tejas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
odezzi tejas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
tejas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
tejas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
tejas lands a couple of elbows.

tejas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and tejas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodrigues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

tejas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodrigues is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodrigues has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but tejas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

tejas has his foot on Rodrigues's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigues works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodrigues passes tejas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodrigues is thwarting tejas's attempts to control the position.
tejas wants to get back to full guard.
tejas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodrigues.

tejas looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

odezzi tejas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on odezzi tejas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

tejas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodrigues sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
tejas tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.

Rodrigues gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but tejas is having none of it.

tejas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

tejas looking for submissions off his back.

Rodrigues is trying to work for a kimura but tejas is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but tejas is having none of it.

tejas looking for submissions off his back.

tejas is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodrigues.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

tejas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

tejas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodrigues manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodrigues lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for tejas!
tejas working to try and regain half guard.
Rodrigues is trying to take his opponent's back.
tejas tries to lock up and control but Rodrigues gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
tejas manages to regain half guard. Good work.

tejas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigues pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
tejas moves into full guard.

tejas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigues doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but tejas is tightening it up a little... Rodrigues has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rodrigues reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rodrigues taps out! nice BJJ there by tejas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). odezzi tejas!