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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tam Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Terror - El Wray. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tam Conway!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez takes a swing at Conway's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Conway's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Conway is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Conway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Conway is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Conway's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conway can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conway's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conway wants to stand up but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez working some strikes from top position.
Conway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriguez passes Conway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Conway dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conway is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Conway dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez drops an elbow to the side of Conway's head.
Rodriguez winds up and cracks Conway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Conway's temple.
Conway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Conway on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez drops an elbow to the side of Conway's head.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Conway is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conway defending well though.
Conway on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez winds up and cracks Conway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez prevents Conway from standing back up.
Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Conway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Conway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Conway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Conway dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriguez working Conway over with strikes.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Conway's hands, connecting with Conway's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Conway taking some punishment here, with Rodriguez in his half guard.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Conway defends it.
Conway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
Conway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conway can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Conway manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Conway blocks nicely.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diego Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Conway blocks nicely.
Rodriguez is in close to Conway's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Conway has wrist control.
Conway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriguez passes Conway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Conway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodriguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodriguez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Conway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez working over Conway with some ground and pound. Conway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriguez lands strikes from half guard.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Conway defending well though.
Conway is trying to escape back to his feet but Rodriguez uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conway pushes Rodriguez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodriguez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Conway is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but Conway is defending the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Conway down.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conway has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodriguez cracks Conway with a big right hand but Conway just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Conway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rodriguez thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Conway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conway tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conway to the ground. Conway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conway's head.
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodriguez unloading with bombs!
Conway is trying to stand.
Rodriguez working Conway over with strikes here.
Conway is rocked!
Rodriguez cracks Conway with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Rodriguez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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