PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Spesivtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spesivtsev has chosen Gnarls Barkley - Crazy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rodriguez
vs
Spesivtsev

195 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bender Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Spesivtsev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spesivtsev avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.

Spesivtsev closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.

Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spesivtsev moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the temple. Spesivtsev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spesivtsev scores with a body shot.
Spesivtsev scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Spesivtsev pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
Spesivtsev working aggressively here.
Spesivtsev is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez stalls.

Spesivtsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Bender Rodriguez has been cut.

Spesivtsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spesivtsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Spesivtsev is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez pushes Spesivtsev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spesivtsev trying to stall but Rodriguez improves his position.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside.
Spesivtsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Spesivtsev.
Rodriguez stalling.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev misses with a punch to the body.
Spesivtsev tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Spesivtsev tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Spesivtsev avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
Rodriguez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spesivtsev avoids it.
Spesivtsev tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez digs a right hand underneath Spesivtsev's ribcage. Spesivtsev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spesivtsev can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Spesivtsev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spesivtsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spesivtsev working aggressively here.
Spesivtsev misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but Spesivtsev blocks with his arms.
Spesivtsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Spesivtsev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bender Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spesivtsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.

Spesivtsev clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodriguez being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Spesivtsev avoids the damage to the body.
Spesivtsev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body kick.
Bender Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spesivtsev misses with a leg kick.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Spesivtsev.
A head kick misses from Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
Spesivtsev takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Alexander Spesivtsev has been cut.
Spesivtsev checks a leg kick nicely.
Spesivtsev throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spesivtsev scores with a jab to the body.
Spesivtsev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spesivtsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Spesivtsev clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spesivtsev lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez.
Spesivtsev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spesivtsev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spesivtsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Spesivtsev.
Alexander Spesivtsev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev misses with a punch to the body.
Spesivtsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spesivtsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Spesivtsev tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Spesivtsev tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bender Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Spesivtsev throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.

Spesivtsev closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez presses Spesivtsev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spesivtsev tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev misses with a hook from the clinch.

Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spesivtsev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Spesivtsev lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spesivtsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodriguez doesn't seem bothered though.
Spesivtsev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodriguez back to the cage. Spesivtsev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spesivtsev gets a clinch.
Spesivtsev tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Spesivtsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spesivtsev being controlled against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spesivtsev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.

Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spesivtsev clinches.

Spesivtsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up
and Spesivtsev counters with a thumping low kick.
Spesivtsev throws a head kick that misses.
Spesivtsev avoids a kick to the body.

Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Spesivtsev avoiding damage.
Spesivtsev tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spesivtsev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spesivtsev's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spesivtsev trying to control the position but instead, Rodriguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spesivtsev into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Spesivtsev really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spesivtsev scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
enabling Spesivtsev to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spesivtsev. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Spesivtsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Bender Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodriguez rather than just go for the knockout.
Spesivtsev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spesivtsev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Spesivtsev thuds his right hand into Rodriguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spesivtsev feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
A good leg kick by Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev scores with a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Spesivtsev pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Spesivtsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Spesivtsev has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Spesivtsev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Spesivtsev misses with a body punch.
Spesivtsev lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spesivtsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spesivtsev has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Spesivtsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spesivtsev is defending well for now.

Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Spesivtsev moves out of range easily.

Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Spesivtsev. Spesivtsev maintains the clinch.
Spesivtsev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spesivtsev tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez prevents Spesivtsev from breaking the clinch.
Spesivtsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Spesivtsev dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Spesivtsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spesivtsev.

Spesivtsev instigates a clinch.
Spesivtsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spesivtsev gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Spesivtsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spesivtsev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez wants to slow Spesivtsev down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Spesivtsev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Spesivtsev.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Spesivtsev is avoiding it.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spesivtsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spesivtsev is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.

Spesivtsev has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spesivtsev misses with a punch to the body.
Spesivtsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spesivtsev lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Bender Rodriguez's cut is getting worse.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Spesivtsev wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
A short right from Spesivtsev.
Spesivtsev is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Spesivtsev tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spesivtsev blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spesivtsev tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spesivtsev working aggressively here.
Spesivtsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spesivtsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spesivtsev is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
Spesivtsev tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Spesivtsev back against the cage.
Spesivtsev tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez looking to throw knees to the head but Spesivtsev is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spesivtsev is trying to stall.
Spesivtsev has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Spesivtsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spesivtsev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Spesivtsev!