PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clessie Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clessie Cummins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rodriguez
vs
Cummins

185 cm
21
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxi Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clessie Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cummins quickly recovers to half guard.
Cummins missing with punches from the bottom.
Cummins is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cummins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Cummins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cummins is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cummins avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Rodriguez is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Cummins is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxi Rodriguez!