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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gessinger Maltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gessinger Maltz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gessinger Maltz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rico Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maltz sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Maltz.
Maltz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Maltz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maltz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Maltz which made him look bad.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maltz avoids it really well and circles away.
Gessinger Maltz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Maltz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Maltz.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
letting Maltz counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maltz!
Maltz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maltz counters with a two punch combo.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maltz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maltz throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriguez.
No joy there for Maltz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maltz scores with a one two! Rodriguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maltz throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Gessinger Maltz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Maltz moves out of range.
Maltz keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Maltz.
Maltz misses with a series of wild punches.
Maltz throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Maltz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maltz.
Maltz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maltz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maltz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rodriguez.
Maltz scores with a one two! Rodriguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maltz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Maltz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maltz misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Maltz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maltz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown. Maltz fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Maltz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maltz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maltz gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maltz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maltz but Maltz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maltz scores with a nice head shot.
Gessinger Maltz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maltz finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
A left and a right from Maltz both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez shoots in but Maltz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Maltz finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maltz counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gessinger Maltz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
letting Maltz counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Maltz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maltz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maltz.
Maltz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maltz misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Maltz.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maltz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Gessinger Maltz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Maltz moves out of range.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maltz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Gessinger Maltz is winning the standup battle so far.
Maltz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with an inside leg kick.
Maltz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maltz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Maltz does no damage.
A nice combination there by Maltz.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Maltz keeps it at a distance.
Maltz throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Maltz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to stand and escape but Maltz actually recovers to full guard.
Maltz keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control but Maltz is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez throws and elbow that misses. Maltz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Maltz!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maltz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maltz has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Maltz stands up from Rodriguez's guard - Maltz perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maltz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maltz counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gessinger Maltz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maltz throws a series of strikes that have Rodriguez backpedaling.
Maltz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Maltz counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that Maltz semi-blocks.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Maltz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maltz pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Maltz misses with a wild combination.
Gessinger Maltz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Maltz is avoiding it.
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Maltz up against the cage.
Maltz working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Maltz.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maltz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maltz is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Maltz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Maltz won't allow it.
Gessinger Maltz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maltz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maltz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Maltz can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maltz's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltz scores with a three punch combo!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maltz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maltz counters with a one-two to the body.
Maltz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maltz is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Maltz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maltz is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Rodriguez.
I think Maltz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gessinger Maltz!
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energy
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hype
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