PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borgen Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alez Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein's entrance music is 'Don't Believe the Hype', by Public Enemy.. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Stein
vs
Rodriguez

188 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borgen Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alez Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body kick.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Stein misses with a right hand

and Rodriguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriguez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control from Stein's half guard. Stein has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stein wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Stein kicks Rodriguez off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stein swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Stein thows a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.

It looks like Alez Rodriguez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stein drops Rodriguez with a beautiful combination! Rodriguez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stein is looking for the KO!

Rodriguez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Stein.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?
Rodriguez looks winded!
Stein lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriguez at a distance.
Stein throws a monster overhand right that drops Rodriguez! Stein follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borgen Stein!
A relieved looking Borgen Stein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.