PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Space (ranked 1830 p4p, 265 weight class) and Anthony Rodgers (ranked 1398 p4p, 205 weight class). Rodgers has chosen Lil Wayne - Moment as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Kevin Space is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Space
vs
Rodgers

200 cm
20
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Urban Fighter

Ravenways Corp
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Space!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Space.
Rodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been hearing reports that Space has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Space shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Space shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodgers sprawls well. He's pushed Space's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Space. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodgers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Space to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Space will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Space drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Space jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Space working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Space drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodgers dives on top into guard.

Space throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodgers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Space had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodgers defends it easily.

Space is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodgers is aware though and is defending well.

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

Space escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodgers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Space's guard.

Space is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodgers is aware though and is defending well.

Space throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
I've been told that Rodgers has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.

Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Space has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Space's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rodgers gets to his feet - Space follows without any prompting.
Space tries for a takedown but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Space has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Kevin Space has been cut.
Rodgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Space. Space gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Space shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space fails with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Space misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Rodgers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Space is defended easily by Rodgers.
Kevin Space seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Space looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Space misses with a takedown
and Rodgers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Space shoots and misses

and Rodgers counters with a nice right hand that sends Space toppling to the canvas! Space scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rodgers finish him?!

Space is rocked!
Space doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodgers counters with a right hand from hell and Space is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers is the new light heavyweight champion!
Anthony Rodgers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.