PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximinus Thrax Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodriguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tyler The Creator - 2Seater. The key to victory for Alex Rodriguez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rodriguez
vs
Thrax Ii

190 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
27
277 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Underworld Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximinus Thrax Ii!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thrax Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Thrax Ii ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Rodriguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thrax Ii.
Thrax Ii fails to land the takedown.

Thrax Ii clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax Ii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alex Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximinus Thrax Ii.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Thrax Ii managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrax Ii gets an underhook and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thrax Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodriguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to work over Thrax Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrax Ii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Thrax Ii improves position.
Thrax Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.

Thrax Ii has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodriguez is trying to keep an underhook but Thrax Ii manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thrax Ii's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thrax Ii's back!

Rodriguez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rodriguez trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez lands with a hammerfist to the side of Thrax Ii's head.
Thrax Ii trying to control the position but Rodriguez manages to sink in the hooks.
Thrax Ii is keeping busy.
Rodriguez keeps control of the position as Thrax Ii tries to break free.
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!
Rodriguez struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoiding Thrax Ii 's attempts to control his hands.
Thrax Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Can Thrax Ii hold on?! Rodriguez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thrax Ii is defending well though. Rodriguez let's go of the attempt for now.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thrax Ii on the ground.
Thrax Ii manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriguez's guard. Nice work there by Thrax Ii.
Thrax Ii passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thrax Ii wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.

Thrax Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Alex Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrax Ii.
And Rodriguez counters with a quick kick to the body but Thrax Ii blocks it.
Thrax Ii fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Thrax Ii. Thrax Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alex Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximinus Thrax Ii.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thrax Ii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thrax Ii has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrax Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thrax Ii fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrax Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Thrax Ii persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thrax Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Thrax Ii persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
As Thrax Ii tries to get set, Rodriguez tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrax Ii manages to avoid the attempt.
Thrax Ii tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thrax Ii is breathing heavily.
Thrax Ii shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrax Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez throws a quick counter head kick but Thrax Ii was just out of range.
Thrax Ii fails with the takedown
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez throws a quick counter head kick but Thrax Ii was just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Rodriguez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thrax Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Thrax Ii just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Thrax Ii tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thrax Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Thrax Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Rodriguez's head coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alex Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximinus Thrax Ii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thrax Ii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Thrax Ii seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thrax Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Thrax Ii passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thrax Ii has hold of Rodriguez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rodriguez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thrax Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rodriguez is now in Thrax Ii's guard. A big mistake from Thrax Ii there, giving up the dominant position!
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrax Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alex Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximinus Thrax Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Thrax Ii is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thrax Ii has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rodriguez doesn't defend quickly enough and Thrax Ii has managed to lock this one up! Can Rodriguez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thrax Ii on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximinus Thrax Ii!
Post fight, Maximinus Thrax Ii stared into the camera and said 'I am the child of the greatest manager in the world and I have the greatest training staff and people behind my back to keep me very happy and help me strive for a victory in which I gained here tonight'.