PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Cederqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cederqvist
vs
Rhodes

180 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Cederqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cederqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cederqvist.
Cederqvist misses with a double jab
and Rhodes counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Cederqvist throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Rhodes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cederqvist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhodes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes throws a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Rhodes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cederqvist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rhodes defending well as Cederqvist loads up on a big left hand.
Rhodes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cederqvist throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes throws a big counter head kick but Cederqvist avoids it with no problem.
Cederqvist misses with a hook.
Cederqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cederqvist.
Rhodes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhodes lands with a slapping head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cederqvist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cederqvist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cederqvist.
Cederqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Cederqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harry Cederqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cederqvist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Cederqvist.
Rhodes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Rhodes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses.
Cederqvist avoids the head kick by Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a head kick. Cederqvist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cederqvist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhodes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cederqvist sizes up Rhodes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhodes takes one to the side of the head.
Cederqvist moves out of range of the body kick from Rhodes.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a head kick that Cederqvist semi-blocks.
Rhodes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhodes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cederqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes keeps Cederqvist at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhodes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cederqvist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cederqvist avoids the head kick by Rhodes.
Cederqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes connects with an inside leg kick.
Cederqvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cederqvist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cederqvist throws a shot to the body.
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Cederqvist.
Cederqvist jabs at Rhodes's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rhodes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhodes moves forwards but Cederqvist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cederqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cederqvist wants to clinch.
Rhodes throws a big counter head kick but Cederqvist avoids it with no problem.
Rhodes misses with a head kick.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cederqvist.
Rhodes throws a body kick that misses.
Rhodes throws a head kick but Cederqvist moves out of range.
Cederqvist scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harry Cederqvist will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cederqvist lands a right hook to the body.
Cederqvist misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rhodes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cederqvist.
Rhodes connects with a high kick.
Cederqvist misses with an uppercut

and Rhodes counters with a crisp one two that drops Cederqvist! Rhodes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cederqvist to his feet! Cederqvist is in big trouble!

Cederqvist is rocked!
Cederqvist tests Rhodes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Rhodes lands a big head kick that sends Cederqvist tumbling to the mat! Rhodes takes a step backwards and waves Cederqvist back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Cederqvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cederqvist seems to have got his legs back now.
Cederqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cederqvist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhodes at a distance.
Cederqvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes staying out of range there.
Cederqvist misses with a looping right.
Rhodes takes one to the side of the head.
Don Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cederqvist connects with a body shot that sends Rhodes's belly button to the back.
Cederqvist lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Rhodes can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Cederqvist and Rhodes drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Cederqvist.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Cederqvist!