PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxi Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Loosem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodriguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eusko Abendaren Ereserkia. Maxi Rodriguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rodriguez
vs
Loosem

185 cm
25
218 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
29
217 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxi Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston Loosem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loosem lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodriguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodriguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Loosem counters with a crisp one two that drops Rodriguez! Loosem thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rodriguez to his feet! Rodriguez is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort.
Loosem trying to control here.
Loosem gets full guard.
Rodriguez passes Loosem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Loosem defends it.

Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Rodriguez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Loosem to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez advances position into side control!

Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Loosem is defending well.

Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Loosem is defending well.
Loosem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loosem trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.

Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.

Loosem is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loosem is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.
Loosem won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodriguez is working for an americana but Loosem has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rodriguez was thinking about the submission.

Loosem wriggles free and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Loosem shows good takedown defense.
Loosem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Loosem dominated that round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loosem as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Loosem finds it's target.
Maxi Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loosem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loosem swinging wildly here.

Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Loosem is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loosem manages to get to full guard.
Loosem keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loosem working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.

Loosem has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.

Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loosem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Loosem in his guard.

Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loosem is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loosem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loosem throwing strikes but missing.
Loosem tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loosem passes into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Loosem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Loosem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rodriguez has his foot on Loosem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loosem works his way back into a safe position though.
Loosem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.

Rodriguez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Loosem has picked Rodriguez up and slammed him! Rodriguez can't keep hold of the triangle and Loosem manages to pass to side control!

Loosem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.

Loosem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Loosem's best efforts.

Loosem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Loosem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loosem to score with a decent uppercut.
Loosem just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Loosem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Loosem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxi Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loosem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loosem as he avoids it easily.

Loosem sends Rodriguez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Loosem is motioning to the referee to let Rodriguez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Rodriguez is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Loosem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loosem fakes the body blow, causing Rodriguez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rodriguez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Loosem!