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Event:
KOFC 51 - Bylund vs Sarducci 2
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Hofman shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigues looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Hofman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hofman showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Hofman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Hofman eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hofman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rodrigues is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denis Hofman!
A relieved looking Denis Hofman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 41 - Jones vs Sionis
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Locke cracks Rodrigues on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rodrigues falls backwards against the cage. Locke follows up with more strikes that drop Rodrigues to his knees. Locke keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rodrigues! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mallador Locke!
Mallador Locke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
KOFC 33 - Kruiz vs Gomez
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Rodrigues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Rodrigues takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodrigues shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paulo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rodrigues looks winded!#TD#
Gracie gets control of Rodrigues's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rodrigues rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Rodrigues is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Gracie!
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Event:
KOFC 27 - Rackham vs Obama
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Romero throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Raymondo Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown but Romero sprawls well.
Romero throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.#TD#
Rodrigues scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romero bucks up and tries to throw Rodrigues off but instead Rodrigues has got his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero is trying to get back to his feet but Rodrigues has full control of the position and if anything, Romero has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Rodrigues is persistently looking for the submission but Romero is defending it well.
#SUB#
Romero is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rodrigues gets his way!
#T1#
Romero wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Romero is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Rodrigues manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claudio Rodrigues!
A less than humble Claudio Rodrigues misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
KOFC 21 - Brandao vs Margera
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodrigues looking to score a takedown here. Berserk is defending well but Rodrigues drives through and ends up in Berserk 's guard.
Berserk keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Berserk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berserk tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Berserk pushes Rodrigues off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Berserk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berserk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Berserk is working hard here to advance position.
Berserk wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigues's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Berserk preventing the sweep. #T1##SU#
Berserk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Rodrigues darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berserk is looking for a sweep. Rodrigues is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berserk manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues drops back looking for a leg! Berserk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berserk manages to kick Rodrigues off! Rodrigues jumps back into Berserk 's guard.
Rodrigues throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Berserk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues won't allow Berserk to sweep him here.
Berserk is pulling down on Rodrigues's head to control his posture.
Berserk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berserk seems keen to control Rodrigues's posture.#SUB#
Berserk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigues is aware though and is defending well.
Berserk has Rodrigues pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Berserk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Berserk has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Berserk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Berserk gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigues's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berserk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodrigues to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Berserk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berserk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Claudio Rodrigues has been cut.#CL#
Berserk clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
Berserk presses Rodrigues against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Rodrigues tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berserk avoids it.
Rodrigues looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodrigues being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Berserk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berserk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guts Berserk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rodrigues.
Berserk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodrigues swivels and escapes.
Berserk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues unleashes a big counter combination but Berserk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues shoots in but Berserk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Berserk sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berserk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodrigues manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guts Berserk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Rodrigues's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Berserk scores with a nice body kick.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Berserk goes for a double leg but Rodrigues avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigues continues to drive forward.
Berserk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berserk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Berserk . Berserk gets slowly back to his feet.
Berserk scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Berserk .
Berserk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guts Berserk . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rodrigues fails to land the takedown.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.#CL#
Berserk rushes Rodrigues and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Berserk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berserk has his hands on Rodrigues's head, controlling the position.
Rodrigues postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigues trying to control but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Berserk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Rodrigues drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodrigues jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodrigues pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berserk is keeping the position for now.
Berserk pulls Rodrigues in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodrigues from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Berserk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berserk shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berserk 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berserk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Rodrigues takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Berserk sprawls well.#CL#
Berserk instigates a clinch. #TD#
Berserk pulls guard effortlessly.
Rodrigues trying to control but Berserk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Berserk looking for a guillotine here but Rodrigues defends easily.
Rodrigues advances to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura but Berserk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigues to get the leverage.
Berserk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigues on the ground.
Rodrigues stops Berserk from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Berserk is working from the bottom.
Berserk tries to roll over but Rodrigues keeps him under control.
Rodrigues thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berserk is looking to improve his position.
Berserk preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guts Berserk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Rodrigues'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#
A thudding body kick lands there by Berserk !
Berserk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodrigues backs up against the cage.
Berserk shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Berserk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berserk sets himself, and Rodrigues steps forward looking for the clinch! Berserk avoids it this time.
Berserk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berserk sprawls well. Berserk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Berserk closes the distance and clinches.
Berserk jumps guard but Rodrigues turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guts Berserk . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berserk '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.#BC#
Berserk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Berserk pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Berserk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Berserk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Berserk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodrigues is trying to keep an underhook but Berserk manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rodrigues manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Berserk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berserk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berserk looking for a takedown. #BC#
Berserk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Berserk is avoiding it.
It looked like Berserk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Rodrigues gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Rodrigues is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Berserk is trying to escape and Rodrigues transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Berserk is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rodrigues! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudio Rodrigues!
In his post fight interview, Claudio Rodrigues started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KOFC 14 - Kettu vs Machado
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Rodrigues shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigues defends it easily.#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigues doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigues manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodrigues stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodrigues!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rodrigues. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rodrigues goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luciano Silva!
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Event:
KOFC 10 - Mubango vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Thomas forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rodrigues pulls guard successfully.
Thomas is looking to pass into half guard but Rodrigues pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodrigues is in guard.#REVB#
Thomas wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Rodrigues gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Thomas forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Rodrigues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodrigues throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Thomas counters with a crisp one two that drops Rodrigues! Thomas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rodrigues to his feet! Rodrigues is in big trouble!#TD2#
Rodrigues dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is wriggling around but Rodrigues manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Rodrigues has control of the leg.
Rodrigues is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SU2#
Rodrigues is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodrigues but Rodrigues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.#TD#
Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodrigues to the mat! Rodrigues manages to get full guard.
Rodrigues is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas wants to stand but Rodrigues has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet. #T3#
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
Thomas tries to counter with a takedown but Rodrigues is quick to defend against it.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Rodrigues scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thomas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rodrigues controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues blocks Thomas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rodrigues trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas tries to hold on but Rodrigues pushes him away.
Thomas is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Rodrigues dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas postures up in Rodrigues's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigues blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodrigues working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Thomas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Rodrigues wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rodrigues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas stands up over Rodrigues, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thomas preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigues's legs - danger averted.
Thomas is in close to Rodrigues's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Thomas trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Claudio Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
Rodrigues being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodrigues's waist but Rodrigues gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Thomas instigates a clinch. #T4##TD#
Thomas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thomas controlling the pace. #ES2#
Rodrigues has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thomas is on him like a limpet, forcing Rodrigues back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Thomas jumps guard.
Rodrigues has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Thomas will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigues moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Rodrigues's head and hops out.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Rodrigues leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily#CL2#
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Rodrigues feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas controlling the position.
Rodrigues prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodrigues slips nicely into half guard.
Rodrigues looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodrigues controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thomas is controlling Rodrigues's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodrigues is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Rodrigues bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodrigues quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Rodrigues manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thomas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Rodrigues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues is pressed up against the cage. Thomas 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.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range. #T4#
Thomas blocks the body kick.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.#TD#
Thomas feints and as Rodrigues raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodrigues looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodrigues is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigues won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Rodrigues!
Claudio Rodrigues bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Chad Thomas spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone gets a lucky one. I'll be back in this ring, and I'll show you all what perfection looks like once again.'.
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Event:
KOFC 1 - First Blood
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Bryant darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bryant wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Bryant stalling away here and it's allowed Rodrigues to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues looks winded!#T1#
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in and gets a takedown into Bryant's guard.#SUB#
Bryant has his foot on Rodrigues's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodrigues works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodrigues controls the pace.
Bryant looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryant, not yet.
Bryant trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Rodrigues trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigues is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bryant working for submissions but it's allowed Rodrigues to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryant wants to get back to full guard but Rodrigues has mounted him!#T4#
Rodrigues blocks Bryant's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bryant throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bryant is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Bryant is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodrigues has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Rodrigues has managed to slip his arm under Bryant's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bryant is tapping out! Submission win for Rodrigues.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claudio Rodrigues!
Claudio Rodrigues tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moon's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Rodrigues is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but Moon is having none of it.
Moon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Moon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moon is looking to escape.
Moon is looking for a sweep. Rodrigues is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigues takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Moon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Moon trying to control from the bottom.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Moon wants to get back to full guard.
Moon is pressing down on Rodrigues's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Moon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moon being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving. #SU2#
Rodrigues stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moon walks into a straight right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Moon is having none of it. #TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moon napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Moon wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Moon is working from the bottom.
Moon wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Moon tries to escape but Rodrigues is in control.
Moon tries to improve position but can't.
Moon seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodrigues dominates the positioning.
Rodrigues wants to control but Moon is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Rodrigues politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodrigues prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rodrigues tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Moon pushes Rodrigues away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodrigues gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Moon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moon is trying to control Rodrigues's posture but Rodrigues avoids it. #SU2#
Rodrigues has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown #CL#
and Moon counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigues can't get the takedown.
Rodrigues looks winded!#TD2#
Rodrigues decides to pull guard. #SU#
Moon gets to his feet - Rodrigues follows without any prompting.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moon counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Moon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Rodrigues clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moon defends it nicely.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rodrigues.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moon as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Rodrigues dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moon's half guard.#ES#
Moon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rodrigues keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Moon breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues darts in looking for a takedown but Moon gets double underhooks and turns Rodrigues into the cage.
Moon avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Moon moves into the clinch.#BC#
Moon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moon is looking to counter the offense by Rodrigues and move into the clinch.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.#T1#
Moon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Moon's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rodrigues instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Moon.
Rodrigues wants a takedown.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rodrigues.#BC#
Moon manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moon.
Rodrigues has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Moon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC#
Moon breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claudio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Moon avoids it.
Claudio Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Moon clinches. #TD#
Moon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moon manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Moon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodrigues is defending well. #SU#
Moon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodrigues to his feet.
Moon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moon slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodrigues, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Rodrigues shoots in but Moon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Moon takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodrigues lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Moon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.#TD#
Moon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodrigues looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Rodrigues is trying to control Moon's posture but Moon avoids it.
Moon controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Moon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigues has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Moon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Moon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Moon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Moon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs Moon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moon pushes down on Rodrigues's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moon shoots in and bounces Rodrigues off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Rodrigues's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rodrigues is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moon wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moon wants to stand and escape but instead Rodrigues has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rodrigues wants to stand but Moon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues stops Moon from standing up.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Moon wants to improve his position but instead Rodrigues has moved into half guard.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Moon tries to roll over but Rodrigues keeps him under control.
Rodrigues throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Rodrigues postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Moon to stand up.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Moon on that attempt.
Rodrigues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moon.#T3#
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Carl Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Rodrigues.#CL#
Rodrigues gets tackled into the cage by Moon. Moon maintains the clinch.
Rodrigues is pressed up against the cage. Moon 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.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moon is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Moon circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carl Moon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Moon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Moon tries for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well. #SU#
Moon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moon leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It appears Moon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues misses with a takedown #CL#
and Moon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Moon.
Well Moon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Moon!
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