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Event:
DFC Showtime 5
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Rendulic swings widly with a right hand
and Uchiha counters with a good low kick that Rendulic was not able to check.
Uchiha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uchiha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uchiha.
Rendulic looks to land a left hand but Uchiha moved out of range nicely.
Uchiha digs a good body shot into Rendulic's ribs.
Rendulic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uchiha counters with a good low kick that Rendulic was not able to check.
Uchiha slaps away a takedown attempt from Rendulic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rendulic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rendulic misses with a double jab.
Uchiha lands with a shot to the body.
Uchiha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uchiha lands a leg kick that knocks Rendulic off balance momentarily.
Uchiha lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Rendulic.
Uchiha throws a shot to the body.
Rendulic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rendulic shoots in and drives through. Uchiha sprawls well.
Rendulic is breathing heavily.
Rendulic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Uchiha. Beautiful body shot.
Rocky Rendulic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Uchiha.
Uchiha scores with a shot to the body.
Uchiha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rendulic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Uchiha defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rendulic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha lands a nice hook to Rendulic's body. Rendulic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uchiha punishes Rendulic's body with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rendulic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Uchiha - the referee stops the clock and Rendulic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Uchiha. Rendulic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rendulic throws a right hand that Uchiha ducks under and follows up with a left that Uchiha also avoids with ease.
Rendulic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Uchiha to counter with a crisp jab.
Uchiha cracks a nice hook into Rendulic's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uchiha.
#T2#
Rendulic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Rendulic has been cut.
Uchiha connects with an inside leg kick.
Sasuke Uchiha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uchiha scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Uchiha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uchiha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uchiha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uchiha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rendulic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uchiha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uchiha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uchiha lands a shoulder strike.
Uchiha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uchiha has Rendulic pushed against the cage.
Rendulic can't find room to land a body shot as Uchiha controls the action.
Uchiha lands a right hand.
Rendulic being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Uchiha.
#T3#
Rendulic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rendulic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uchiha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Uchiha.
Uchiha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rendulic.
Rendulic wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Uchiha.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uchiha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Uchiha cracks Rendulic with a nice body shot.
Rendulic tries for a takedown but Uchiha manages to get underhooks.
Uchiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Rendulic backwards.
Rendulic goes for a takedown attempt but Uchiha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD2#
Uchiha lands a big head kick that sends Rendulic tumbling to the mat! Uchiha takes a step backwards and waves Rendulic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Uchiha has Rendulic up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Uchiha effectively controlling the action here.
Uchiha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rendulic up against the cage.
Uchiha pushes Rendulic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uchiha.
Uchiha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rendulic misses with a body punch.
Rendulic wants a takedown.
Rendulic being controlled against the cage.
Uchiha scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchiha lands an uppercut.
Uchiha tries to work over Rendulic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rendulic has Uchiha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uchiha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uchiha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Uchiha works on Rendulic's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasuke Uchiha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Rendulic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Uchiha throws a leg kick which misses Rendulic's front leg but catches the back leg as Rendulic tries to avoid it.
Uchiha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rendulic.
Rendulic throws a hook but Uchiha blocks it.
Uchiha lands a nice shot that snaps Rendulic's head back.
Rendulic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uchiha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rendulic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uchiha is fending him off so far but Rendulic persists. Nope, Uchiha circles away and we're back to standing.
Uchiha lands a leg kick that knocks Rendulic off balance momentarily.
Rendulic tries for a takedown but Uchiha circles away easily#CL2#
and Uchiha counters by clinching up.
Uchiha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rendulic backwards.
Rendulic tries for a takedown but Uchiha manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rendulic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha slows down the pace here.
Rendulic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Uchiha as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uchiha lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uchiha digs a right hand underneath Rendulic's ribcage. Rendulic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Uchiha lands with a right to the head.
Rendulic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Uchiha.
Uchiha lands a hook that snaps the head of Rendulic backwards.
Uchiha digs a right hand into Rendulic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rendulic's gas tank.
Uchiha scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Uchiha on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uchiha.
Sasuke Uchiha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uchiha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uchiha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Uchiha stalling.
Uchiha continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Uchiha lands a body shot.
Uchiha lands a left hand.
Uchiha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Uchiha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uchiha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Uchiha.
Rendulic is trying to break the clinch but Uchiha has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Rendulic lands a takedown into guard.
Rendulic trying to move into half guard but instead Uchiha has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Rendulic keeps moving. #SUB#
Rendulic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uchiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rendulic is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Uchiha trying to control but Rendulic is working from the bottom.
Uchiha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rendulic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Rendulic keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rendulic wants to stand up but Uchiha is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rendulic has his foot on Uchiha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uchiha works his way back into a safe position though.
Uchiha trying to control but Rendulic is working from the bottom.
Rendulic wants to stand and escape but Uchiha is having none of it.
Uchiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rendulic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Rendulic shoots in and bounces Uchiha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasuke Uchiha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Rendulic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rendulic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Uchiha's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uchiha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uchiha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rendulic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uchiha is looking to improve his position.
Uchiha wants to control but Rendulic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rendulic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rendulic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rendulic is controlling the pace.
Rendulic wants to free his trapped foot but Uchiha is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Rendulic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rendulic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uchiha is trying to maintain the position but Rendulic is very close to passing his half guard.
Rendulic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rendulic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rendulic. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rendulic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rendulic 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.
Rendulic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rendulic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uchiha circles away quickly and effectively.
Uchiha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rendulic.
Rendulic backing away here, and Uchiha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sasuke Uchiha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Rendulic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rendulic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uchiha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rendulic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uchiha moves away.
Rendulic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Uchiha's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rendulic with a poor takedown
and Uchiha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uchiha connects with a leg kick. Rendulic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rendulic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uchiha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Uchiha. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uchiha.
Uchiha jabs Rendulic right on the nose. Rendulic blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Uchiha. Those never looked like landing.
Rendulic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rendulic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uchiha counters with an inside leg kick.
Uchiha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uchiha thumps Rendulic with a low kick.
Uchiha is looking to slow Rendulic down with leg kicks.
Uchiha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rendulic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rendulic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uchiha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rendulic's head.
Rendulic swings widly with a right hand
and Uchiha counters with a low kick, right behind Rendulic 's knee. #T4#
Rendulic misses the shot to the body.
Rendulic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uchiha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rendulic's knee momentarily.
Rendulic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uchiha pushes Rendulic away with a front kick.
Uchiha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uchiha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Uchiha clinches.
Uchiha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uchiha scores with a hook to the body.
Uchiha gets through Rendulic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uchiha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rendulics head.
Rocky Rendulic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rendulic being controlled against the cage.
Rendulic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasuke Uchiha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uchiha misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasuke Uchiha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uchiha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasuke Uchiha!
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Event:
DFC 9: Ferreira vs. Luzkhin
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Rendulic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones lands with a hook. Rendulic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Rendulic has been cut.
Rendulic shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Rendulic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rendulic.
A little feinted left hand from Rendulic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rendulic takes one to the side of the head.
Rendulic misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Rendulic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones pulls Rendulic in to control the position.
Rendulic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rendulic postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Rendulic content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rendulic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rendulic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rendulic controlling from the top position.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rendulic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rendulic is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rendulic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rendulic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rendulic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rendulic throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Vinicius Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Rendulic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Rendulic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rendulic stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rendulic lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Rendulic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rendulic 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.
Jones keeping full guard, as Rendulic tries to pass.
Jones is trying to keep Rendulic in close.
Rendulic postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rendulic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rendulic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rendulic distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rendulic is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.#SUB#
Rendulic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rendulic has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Rendulic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rendulic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rendulic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Rendulic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Rendulic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Vinicius Jones has been cut.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Rendulic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jab by Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rendulic.
Rendulic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#KD2#
Jones lands a left and a right that send Rendulic crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Rendulic with that takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.#T1#
Rendulic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rendulic swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Rendulic counters with a straight right hand.
Jones catches Rendulic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Rendulic misses.
Vinicius Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rendulic slips under a jab.
Rendulic shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Rendulic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rendulic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Rendulic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rendulic.
Jones lands a jab to Rendulic's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rendulic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rendulic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones connects with a right hand. Rendulic shakes it off.
Rendulic thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Jones lands a left and a right that send Rendulic crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Rendulic is rocked!
Jones lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Jones!
Our winner, Vinicius Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rendulic fails to land with a series of punches.
Rendulic misses with an uppercut
and More counters with a straight right hand.
Rendulic with a lazy takedown attempt
and More counters with a stiff right hand.
More misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rendulic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
More feints a counter leg kick.
More scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Rendulic has been cut.
More slips under a jab from Rendulic.
More looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rendulic throws a combination that misses
and More counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
More shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. More showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
More trying to pass the guard but Rendulic defending well.
More works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rendulic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
More in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rendulic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
More controlling from side mount.
Rendulic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More tries to move to mount but Rendulic blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
More works to advance to full mount. Rendulic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
More looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
More is working for a guillotine from mount but Rendulic frees his head quite easily.
More lands a couple of good shots and Rendulic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rendulic trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
More is riding his opponent, not letting Rendulic buck him off.
More's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More has the hooks in. Rendulic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
More is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rendulic rolls, trying to escape but More keeps control of the position.
More trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rendulic doesn't escape.
Rendulic trying to control but not successfully.
More controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that More has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faith No More dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Rendulic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rendulic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but More avoids it really well and circles away.
Rendulic looks to score with a jab to the body but More is just out of range.
Rendulic fails to land the takedown.
Rendulic misses with an uppercut.
Rendulic misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and More counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rendulic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rendulic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
More escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rendulic throws a hook but More avoids it easily.
More sizes up Rendulic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rendulic takes a swing at More's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rendulic misses with a double jab
and More counters with a nice uppercut.
More has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More digs a good body shot into Rendulic's ribs.
Rendulic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on More's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
More stuffs the takedown attempt from Rendulic. Rendulic gets slowly back to his feet.
Rendulic fails with the takedown.
More looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
More shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
More is pushing down on Rendulic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rendulic is fighting to maintain full guard but More has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faith No More has got the better of the ground game so far.
More moves nicely into side control.
More just content to control the position. #T2#
More is continuing to stall.
The adventures of More the control monster continue. Boring.
More works to advance to full mount. Rendulic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
More looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
Rendulic tries to lock up and control but More gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rendulic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because More is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
More controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from More.
Rendulic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rendulic tries to get out of the position.#T4#
More stalling from More.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faith No More showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Rendulic's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
More lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rocky Rendulic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rendulic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by More. More obviously looking to wear him down.
Rendulic throws a combination that misses
enabling More to counter with a crisp jab.
More defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rendulic.
Rendulic shoots in looking for a takedown. More tries to sprawl out of it but Rendulic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. More manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rendulic thows a left - swing and a miss!
More doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More lands a head shot.
Rendulic throws a right hand that misses
and More counters with a left and a right that stings Rendulic.
Rendulic with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling More to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Rendulic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
More swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rendulic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
More lands a jab to the head.
Rendulic throws a hook to the side of More's head but More sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
More doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
More closes the distance and lands a one-two.
More takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
More scores with a jab to the head.
Rendulic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
More is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
More ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
More moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Rendulic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and More counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
More scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot by More.
More lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rendulic at a distance.
Faith No More is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rendulic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rendulic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rendulic throws a body shot but no joy.
More getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rendulic shoots in looking for a takedown. More tries to sprawl out of it but Rendulic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. More manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
More drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
More has knee on belly and moves into mount.
More content just to control the position here. #T3#
More with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yet more stalling tactics from More.
Rocky Rendulic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Faith No More comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well More has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faith No More!
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Event:
Big Hearts
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz swings for the body but Rendulic moves out of range.
#TD2#
Rendulic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rendulic controlling from side mount.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rendulic on the ground.
Diaz tries to buck Rendulic off but Rendulic is having none of it.
Rendulic scoring with punches and elbows.
Rendulic tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rendulic cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rendulic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rendulic scores with punches from side control.
Rendulic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
#T1#
Rendulic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rendulic is chipping away with strikes.
Rendulic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rendulic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Rendulic has an Americana. Diaz didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rendulic is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rendulic hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rocky Rendulic!
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Event:
Man 2 Man
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rendulic throws a jab when Tran was well out of range.#TD2#
Rendulic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tran did well to prevent Rendulic getting side control.
Rendulic stalling.
Rendulic drops an elbow to the side of Tran's head.
Rendulic working over Tran with some ground and pound. Tran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rendulic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rendulic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tran wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rendulic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rendulic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rendulic prevents Tran from standing back up.
Rendulic is looking to advance position but Tran won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rendulic lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Rendulic controlling the pace.
Rendulic working Tran over with strikes.
Rendulic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tran pushes Rendulic off looking to stand but Rendulic dives back in and keeps control.
Rendulic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rendulic trying to mount his opponent but Tran defends it.
Rendulic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rendulic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rendulic trying to control the action but Tran is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rendulic is looking for a kimura here.
Tran trying to control but Rendulic postures up.
Rendulic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Rendulic connects with a nice short shot to Tran's temple.
Rendulic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Tran taking some punishment here, with Rendulic in his half guard. #SUB2#
Rendulic is working for a kimura but Tran is defending it quite comfortably.
Tran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rendulic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rendulic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tran defends it well.
Rendulic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tran keeps working.
Rendulic slows the pace down in half guard.
Rendulic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Tran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rendulic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rendulic winds up and cracks Tran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rendulic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rendulic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Rendulic there.
Rendulic uses his free foot to push down on Tran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tran.
Rendulic with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Rendulic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Tran is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tran wants to hold on but Rendulic pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Rendulic dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Tran closes the distance and clinches.
Rendulic blocks a body shot from Tran. #TD2#
Rendulic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rendulic manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rendulic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tran taking a bit of punishment here - Rendulic scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rendulic working the ground and pound.
Rendulic is looking to take a break and control but Tran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tran sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rendulic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tran tries to get to full guard but Rendulic has control of the leg.
Tran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rendulic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rendulic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Tran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rendulic lands strikes from half guard.
Rendulic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rendulic working Tran over with strikes.
Rendulic slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Tran seems to have got his legs back now.
Rendulic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rendulic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rendulic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rendulic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rendulic scores with a big shot! Tran's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tran! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Rendulic!
Andrew Tran was interviewed post fight and said 'Well It Wasn't My Best Fight, But I Will Train Hard To Get Back In The Game And Win My Next Fight.'.
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