PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Fern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rodriguez
vs
Fern

213 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucius Fern!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodriguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Fern is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fern landing strikes from the mount.
Fern controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Fern moves to back control.
Fern has good solid back control here.

Fern is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fern misses with an elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fern is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodriguez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodriguez for a finish.

Rodriguez fending off the submission attempt from Fern.
Fern not allowing Rodriguez to control his hands.
Rodriguez holding both Fern 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fern doesn't have the hooks in and Rodriguez manages to turn into his guard.
Fern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fern on the ground.
Fern looks gassed!
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Fern keeps moving.
Rodriguez is really struggling to control Fern but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four 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.
Fern is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing.

It looks like Lucius Fern has been cut.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fern swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fern.

Fern decides to stand back up. Fern steps back and let's Rodriguez get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.

Fern closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucius Fern dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucius Fern's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fern counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriguez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fern scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rodriguez is looking for a way out.
Rodriguez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fern.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fern is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rodriguez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control his opponent's hands but Fern gets his hands free.

Fern looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rodriguez taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucius Fern!