PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between RODNEY THEODORE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Aschenbreaker (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.

THEODORE
vs
Aschenbreaker

178 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Fast

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, RODNEY THEODORE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

THEODORE clinches.

THEODORE tightens his grip and picks Aschenbreaker up, before dumping him to the ground. Aschenbreaker manages to land in guard.
THEODORE wants to pass the guard but Aschenbreaker is keeping the position.
Aschenbreaker trying to keep a closed guard but THEODORE is proving a slippery customer.
THEODORE trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aschenbreaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing THEODORE from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aschenbreaker holds on and takes a little breather.
THEODORE trying to control but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.

Aschenbreaker looking for a guillotine here but THEODORE defends easily.

Aschenbreaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

THEODORE avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aschenbreaker looks gassed!
THEODORE postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
THEODORE not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aschenbreaker is trying to control the position but THEODORE postures up.
THEODORE scoring with punches to the head and body.

Aschenbreaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
THEODORE trying to control the position from guard on top but Aschenbreaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
THEODORE stopping the sweep attempt from Aschenbreaker.

Aschenbreaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aschenbreaker has his hands on THEODORE's head, controlling the position.
Aschenbreaker is trying to keep THEODORE in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aschenbreaker working for a triangle but THEODORE defends it easily.
THEODORE stays in close to Aschenbreaker's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells THEODORE's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aschenbreaker is trying to control the position but THEODORE postures up.
THEODORE being controlled here momentarily.
THEODORE content to stall in guard here.

THEODORE is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aschenbreaker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aschenbreaker has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as THEODORE holds on and takes a little breather.
Aschenbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but THEODORE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aschenbreaker looking to pass the guard.
THEODORE is trying to keep Aschenbreaker in close.
THEODORE on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if THEODORE tries to get out of the position.
THEODORE throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RODNEY THEODORE dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aschenbreaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around THEODORE's waist but THEODORE gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aschenbreaker off to one side.
THEODORE stuffs the takedown attempt from Aschenbreaker. Aschenbreaker gets slowly back to his feet.

THEODORE fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aschenbreaker sprawls well initially but THEODORE persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aschenbreaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. THEODORE is working away from the top position though.
Aschenbreaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aschenbreaker.
THEODORE is looking to stand up but Aschenbreaker won't let him.
Aschenbreaker controls THEODORE momentarily but THEODORE frees himself.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing THEODORE from controlling successfully.
Aschenbreaker working a defensive guard here.
THEODORE trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aschenbreaker's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Aschenbreaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and THEODORE counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
RODNEY THEODORE has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker is trying to maintain the position but THEODORE is very close to passing his half guard.
Aschenbreaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aschenbreaker controlling THEODORE's posture.
Aschenbreaker has momentary wrist control but THEODORE slips an elbow through the middle.

Aschenbreaker is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker looking to control.
Aschenbreaker is still on wobbly legs! Can THEODORE finish him?
THEODORE passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

THEODORE is looking for a kimura here.
Aschenbreaker seems to have recovered his senses.
THEODORE is just content to waste time from the top position. Aschenbreaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aschenbreaker controls THEODORE momentarily but THEODORE frees himself.
THEODORE trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aschenbreaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing THEODORE from controlling successfully.
THEODORE postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
THEODORE throws a push kick but Aschenbreaker slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by THEODORE.
RODNEY THEODORE is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

THEODORE bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
THEODORE wants to control but Aschenbreaker is keeping him busy.
Aschenbreaker is trying to get back to half guard.
Aschenbreaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on THEODORE's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
THEODORE is thwarting Aschenbreaker's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker wants to improve his position but THEODORE is controlling well.
Aschenbreaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of THEODORE's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take THEODORE's back!
THEODORE tries to roll but Aschenbreaker sticks to his back.
Aschenbreaker tries to get the hooks in deep but THEODORE pushed the leg off.

Aschenbreaker has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. THEODORE is defending well but eventually Aschenbreaker manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! THEODORE has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oleg Aschenbreaker!