PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anxiety. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Paska
vs
Rodriguez

185 cm
25
222 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

195 cm
25
273 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Paska, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Paska or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Paska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paska wants to clinch.
Paska closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Paska pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in but Paska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Paska moves out of range.
Paska shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Paska is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paska tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paska to the ground. Paska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Paska is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Paska moves out of range easily.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.

Paska gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Paska is controlling him well.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paska.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is staying active underneath Paska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paska lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Paska is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Paska is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Paska passes to side control.
Paska in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Paska working the head with strikes.
Rodriguez is not content to let Paska control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Paska wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Paska in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paska lands an elbow.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez dodges the ground and pound from Paska.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paska in side control, throwing shots but Rodriguez defends.
Paska is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paska tries to advance to mount but Rodriguez instead regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriguez won't allow Paska to pass to mount.
Paska is working hard here to advance position.
Paska is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rodriguez is not content to let Paska control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Arska Paska just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Paska has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick which misses Paska's front leg but catches the back leg as Paska tries to avoid it.
Paska walks into a jab.
Paska avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Paska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paska is breathing heavily.

Paska scores with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arska Paska dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rodriguez connects with a solid leg kick.
Paska tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Paska tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Arska Paska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Paska bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez wants to control but Paska postures up.
Paska working the strikes but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Paska wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paska prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska is just content to waste time from the top position. Rodriguez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Paska won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Paska feints and as Rodriguez raises his hands in defense, Paska changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paska trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paska advances position into side control!
Paska connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodriguez some visible discomfort.
Paska trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Paska is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Paska lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Paska takes a little break here. Rodriguez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rodriguez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paska.
Paska misses with the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is not content to let Paska control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the position but Paska is controlling the position.
Paska's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Arska Paska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paska is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez dodges the ground and pound from Paska.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paska here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Paska backing up. Paska nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Arska Paska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown

and Paska moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Paska.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Paska improves position.

Paska has hold of one of Rodriguez's legs. Rodriguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Paska gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paska passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paska working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Paska landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paska has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paska wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with Paska in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Paska seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paska is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arska Paska dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Paska on that attempt.
Paska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arska Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the temple. Paska shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez fakes the leg kick and cracks Paska in the body.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Paska's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez works the jab nicely.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Paska blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Paska as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paska scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Paska lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.

Paska gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rodriguez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Paska controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paska trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Paska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Paska is controlling him.
Paska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paska has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a big head kick but Paska shrugs it off.
Paska shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Paska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paska gets slowly back to his feet.
Paska closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Paska pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Paska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paska swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paska.
Horrible takedown by Paska or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez which made him look bad.
Paska tries to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Paska is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Paska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paska's sensitive parts.
Paska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a big head kick but Paska shrugs it off.
Eddie Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Paska misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez tries to score with a low kick but Paska moves his leg out of the way.
Paska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez cracks Paska with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Paska decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Paska is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Paska has control of the leg.
Paska working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paska controlling the action here.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paska has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arska Paska!