PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Severino Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kooch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rusko - Tru Powwa. Severino Rodrigues had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Rodrigues
vs
Kooch

195 cm
28
289 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

194 cm
32
255 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Severino Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Kooch!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kooch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kooch is in Rodrigues's guard.
Kooch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kooch prevents Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Kooch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Kooch.
Kooch misses the jab.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kooch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kooch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mike Kooch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kooch.
Kooch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Severino Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kooch checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kooch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Kooch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kooch ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.

Kooch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kooch is in Rodrigues's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Kooch.
Kooch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kooch looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a head kick.
Rodrigues tries to land a leg kick but Kooch saw it coming and moves away.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Kooch checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick as Kooch jumps back.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Kooch.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Kooch shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kooch misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick that knocks Kooch off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues scores with a head kick. Kooch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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 Severino Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kooch blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kooch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kooch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodrigues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kooch somewhat.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab
and Kooch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick
and Kooch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kooch strikes.
Kooch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Severino Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Kooch throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kooch checks the leg kick.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Kooch moves his leg out of the way.
Rodrigues thumps Kooch with a low kick.
Kooch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kooch swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodrigues lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kooch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kooch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Kooch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kooch is stalling in the full guard.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Kooch is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kooch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Kooch is controlling him.
Kooch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Kooch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kooch throws a leg kick but Rodrigues sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kooch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kooch shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Kooch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Severino Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kooch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Kooch.
Kooch misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A clash of legs there as Kooch blocks the low kick.
Rodrigues connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kooch tumbling to the canvas! Rodrigues pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kooch was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Severino Rodrigues!
Severino Rodrigues thanked the fans post fight for their support.