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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isidoro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isidoro Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Schmo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
As Schmo tries to get set, Rodrigues tries to push him back and clinch up but Schmo manages to avoid the attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schmo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmo.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Schmo throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Schmo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodrigues under the eye.
Schmo throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schmo manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schmo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Schmo misses
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Schmo misses.
Schmo misses with a hook.
Rodrigues seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schmo throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Schmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Joe Schmo has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Schmo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodrigues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schmo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigues avoiding damage.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Schmo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Schmo misses with the head strike.
Schmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues tries to throw a body punch but Schmo avoids it by throwing Rodrigues back against the cage.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Rodrigues lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schmo.
Schmo lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodrigues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmo.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodrigues.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues lands a shot to the body.
Schmo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmo blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schmo looks winded!
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Schmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Schmo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodrigues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmo throws a head punch that misses.
Schmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Schmo blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues taking a breather.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Schmo blocks it.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmo wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues is pressed up against the cage. Schmo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodrigues down to the mat. Rodrigues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schmo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmo.
Rodrigues tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schmo manages to circle out of the way.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmo.
Schmo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schmo.
Rodrigues tries to counter by clinching up but Schmo breaks away and moves out of range.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Rodrigues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmo. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isidoro Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Schmo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schmo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Schmo circles away.
Schmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmo.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.
Schmo misses with a straight left.
Schmo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodrigues counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Schmo misses with some punches.
Rodrigues lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Rodrigues.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmo.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Schmo's head.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodrigues tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Schmo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodrigues has Schmo pushed against the cage.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmo stalls.
Rodrigues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
That has opened up Joe Schmo's cut even more.
Rodrigues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Rodrigues tries to work over Schmo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Schmo back into the cage.
Schmo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues digs a right hand into Schmo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schmo's gas tank.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmo tries a body shot but Rodrigues blocks it.
Schmo tries to throw a body punch but Rodrigues avoids it by throwing Schmo back against the cage.
Rodrigues is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues works on Schmo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmos head.
Rodrigues lands with a light punch inside.
Schmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues is leaning against Schmo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmo can do to turn this around?
Schmo is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues is working Schmo over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodrigues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmo backwards.
Schmo prevents a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues digs a right hand underneath Schmo's ribcage. Schmo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodrigues lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schmo is rocked!
The cut above Joe Schmo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rodrigues unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Schmo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rodrigues is unloading with more strikes now! Schmo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isidoro Rodrigues!
Isidoro Rodrigues was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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