PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Parszalkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parszalkowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bas Rutten - El Guapo likes to dance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Parszalkowski
vs
Rodriguez

192 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Parszalkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parszalkowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodriguez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Parszalkowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Parszalkowski blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Parszalkowski.
Nice body punch from Parszalkowski.

Parszalkowski tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Parszalkowski wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Parszalkowski is blocking nicely.
Parszalkowski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parszalkowski defending well though.
Rodriguez blocks the strikes from Parszalkowski.
Rodriguez with the ground and pound but Parszalkowski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Parszalkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Parszalkowski, not yet.

Parszalkowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parszalkowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Parszalkowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rodriguez!
Parszalkowski throwing strikes here but Rodriguez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Parszalkowski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rodriguez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Parszalkowski throwing strikes but Rodriguez recovers to half guard. A much better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parszalkowski is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez pushes Parszalkowski off looking to stand but Parszalkowski dives back in and keeps control.
Rodriguez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Parszalkowski.
Parszalkowski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but Parszalkowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Parszalkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parszalkowski prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Parszalkowski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Martin Parszalkowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Parszalkowski thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.

Parszalkowski has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Rodriguez being controlled against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parszalkowski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Parszalkowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Parszalkowski into the ropes.

Parszalkowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Parszalkowski finds it's target.
Parszalkowski catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Ivan Rodriguez has been cut.
Parszalkowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parszalkowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Parszalkowski lands the left hand.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.

Parszalkowski moves into the clinch.
Parszalkowski lands with a light punch inside.

Parszalkowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parszalkowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parszalkowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.

Rodriguez is rocked!

That has opened up Ivan Rodriguez's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Parszalkowski finish him?
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Parszalkowski counters with a big right hand! Oh Rodriguez is in trouble here! Parszalkowski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Parszalkowski!