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Event:
WVT 44: McDonald v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tomson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Tomson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Rodriguez stops Tomson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Tomson misses its intended target. #CL#
Rodriguez forces Tomson back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez gets through Tomson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Tomson is trying to break free.#T2#
Rodriguez prevents Tomson from breaking the clinch.
Tomson stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Tomson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomson takes a shot to the head.
Tomson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez is looking to control Tomson's arms but Tomson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
Rodriguez tries to stall but Tomson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Rodriguez forces Tomson back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Tomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.#T4#
Tomson throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Tomson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomson tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez prevents Tomson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is looking to advance position but Tomson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rodriguez regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Tomson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Tomson.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Tomson avoids nicely. #TD#
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tomson's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Tomson is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Tomson is in trouble now - Rodriguez has advanced to mount! #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.
Poor strikes thrown by Rodriguez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriguez misses with a head shot.
Tomson blocking the ground and pound.
Tomson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rodriguez unloads with some shots from mount but Tomson bucks and avoids them well.
Nick Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Rodriguez unloads with some shots from mount but Tomson bucks and avoids them well.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tomson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodriguez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomson wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Rodriguez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodriguez thowing shots but they're missing.
Tomson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rodriguez looking to ground and pound but Tomson is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tomson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tomson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomson as he connects with a hook.
Tomson scores with a jab to the body.
Tomson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodriguez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
A little jabbing left from Tomson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomson throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Tomson manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Tomson avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomson's elbow. #BC2#
Tomson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomson is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Tomson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez scores with the left hand. Tomson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tomson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
Tomson lands a hook that stumbles Rodriguez back into the cage. Tomson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rodriguez to the canvas! Tomson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rodriguez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
Tom Tomson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Heights connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.#CL#
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Heights tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Heights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heights gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Heights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Heights lands a body punch.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Heights lands with a right to the head.
Heights stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights. #T1#
Heights lands with a left to the head.
Heights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heights.
Heights scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
Heights lands with a light punch inside.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Heights.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Heights pushes Rodriguez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Heights lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
Heights tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heights working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Heights pushes Rodriguez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Heights - that landed with a thud.
Heights lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Heights as the two fighters clinch.
Heights dips a shoulder and cracks Rodriguez with a mighty uppercut! Rodriguez falls back against the ropes and Heights unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rodriguez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heights screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights!
During a confident post fight interview, Seelow Heights thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 33: West v Bouncer
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeCoteau keeps the fight on the outside.
DeCoteau connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
DeCoteau shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Rodriguez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but DeCoteau manages to circle out of the way.
DeCoteau misses with a looping left.#TD#
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DeCoteau trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez throwing shots but DeCoteau is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriguez in particular looking to stall.
DeCoteau trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
DeCoteau is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeCoteau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodriguez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
DeCoteau tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Rodriguez throws some wild stikes that DeCoteau manages to avoid easily.
Rodriguez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
DeCoteau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeCoteau is looking to escape.
Rodriguez controlling the pace for now.
DeCoteau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeCoteau is looking to escape.
DeCoteau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
DeCoteau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
DeCoteau has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
DeCoteau keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but DeCoteau keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on DeCoteau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but DeCoteau is working away.
DeCoteau is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez in side control, throwing shots but DeCoteau defends.
Rodriguez throws an elbow but DeCoteau slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DeCoteau trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
DeCoteau just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
DeCoteau rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
DeCoteau lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #TD#
Rodriguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rodriguez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
DeCoteau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeCoteau seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodriguez dominates the positioning.
DeCoteau tries to improve position but can't.
DeCoteau defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rodriguez just content to control the position.
Rodriguez tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Rodriguez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nick Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeCoteau trying to control but Rodriguez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rodriguez tries to keep control of the position but DeCoteau is staying busy.
DeCoteau wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be DeCoteau right now.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCoteau can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a choke but DeCoteau is defending well.
Rodriguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Rodriguez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
DeCoteau breaks Rodriguez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but DeCoteau passes easily into half guard.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but DeCoteau has control of the leg.
Rodriguez gets full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing DeCoteau from controlling successfully.
DeCoteau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez controls DeCoteau momentarily but DeCoteau frees himself. #T3#
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
DeCoteau keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #SUB2#
DeCoteau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
#T4#
DeCoteau has his hands on Rodriguez's head, controlling the position.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriguez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeCoteau there!
DeCoteau regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
DeCoteau misses with an uppercut.
DeCoteau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeCoteau can pounce on him.
DeCoteau throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeCoteau throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
DeCoteau tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
DeCoteau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up#TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeCoteau is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
DeCoteau is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez wants to control but DeCoteau is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but DeCoteau is defending the position.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount!
Rodriguez trying to control but DeCoteau is having none of it.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
DeCoteau is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez trying to control but DeCoteau is having none of it.
DeCoteau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeCoteau is looking to escape.
DeCoteau working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Rodriguez trying to control but DeCoteau is having none of it.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
DeCoteau is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
DeCoteau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
DeCoteau throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB#
Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DeCoteau has passed into half guard!
DeCoteau not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
DeCoteau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. DeCoteau eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caleb DeCoteau.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nick Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gomes rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Rodriguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gomes is trying to keep an underhook but Rodriguez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes.
Rodriguez pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Gomes is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gomes looking for subs from the bottom but Rodriguez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes can't escape the position.
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomes wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Rodriguez trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Rodriguez wants to take his opponent's back but Gomes doesn't allow it. #T2#
Rodriguez trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez looking to take Gomes's back but Gomes rolls and after a scramble, Gomes ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Gomes to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Gomes
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Gomes#SUB2#
Gomes looking for subs off his back but Rodriguez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rodriguez stalling away here and it's allowed Gomes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
Gomes trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#T5#
Gomes tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it. #SUB2#
Gomes 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 Rodriguez. Oh but Gomes has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rodriguez goes limp - he's gone! Gomes jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Struja Jr jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Struja Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodriguez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good exchange - Struja Jr coming out on top.
Struja Jr avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Struja Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Struja Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodriguez 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.#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Struja Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struja Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Rodriguez controls Struja Jr momentarily but Struja Jr frees himself.
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struja Jr keeps working.
Struja Jr tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Struja Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Struja Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Struja Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Struja Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Struja Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Struja Jr wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. Struja Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriguez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Struja Jr regains half guard.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struja Jr keeps working. #T3#
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Struja Jr's head.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Struja Jr is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Struja Jr's temple.
Rodriguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Struja Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Struja Jr is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Struja Jr defending well.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Struja Jr is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Struja Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Struja Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struja Jr trying to control the position.
Rodriguez landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludko Struja Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Struja Jr lands with a nice combination. Rodriguez backs away looking to recover.
Struja Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Struja Jr.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Struja Jr slips under a jab.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Struja Jr takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struja Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Struja Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Struja Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Struja Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Struja Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez tries to buck Struja Jr off but Struja Jr is having none of it.
Struja Jr is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Struja Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Struja Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Struja Jr.
Rodriguez is not content to let Struja Jr control the position.
Rodriguez taking a bit of punishment here - Struja Jr scoring with strikes.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struja Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Struja Jr stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Struja Jr's head to control him but Struja Jr postures up.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Struja Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Struja Jr working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Struja Jr cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Struja Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Struja Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Struja Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Struja Jr.
Donk. Struja Jr catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
letting Struja Jr counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Struja Jr strikes.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Struja Jr is out of range. #T2#
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Struja Jr lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Struja Jr finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Struja Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Struja Jr connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Struja Jr lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struja Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struja Jr throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez defending well as Struja Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Struja Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Struja Jr moves away and avoids it.
Struja Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Struja Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.#T4#
Struja Jr tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Struja Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Struja Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Struja Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Struja Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nick Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Struja Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nick Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Struja Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Struja Jr 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Roberts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roberts throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roberts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roberts.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Roberts leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Roberts.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Roberts connects with a body shot.#T2#
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Roberts!
Roberts stops Rodriguez from passing to mount.
Roberts is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts looks to move to half guard but instead Rodriguez has passed into mount! Damn!
Roberts sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roberts manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Roberts 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.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Roberts working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjy Roberts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Roberts.
Roberts lands with a nice body punch.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benjy Roberts is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roberts.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts misses with a left hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rodriguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Roberts won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Roberts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.#SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Well, if Rodriguez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Roberts is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Rodriguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roberts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working. #T1#
Roberts trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Roberts manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Roberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roberts is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriguez wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Roberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roberts to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rodriguez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roberts pulls down on the head and he's put Rodriguez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjy Roberts!
Our winner, Benjy Roberts, 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:
CFC 488: Chestner v Tsuruta
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Picogram misses the jab.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rodriguez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Picogram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Picogram misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Picogram looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Picogram is defending the position.
Rodriguez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Picogram reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriguez's guard.
Picogram throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Picogram passes into half guard.
Rodriguez has hold of Picogram's hands but Picogram slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Picogram.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Picogram lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but instead Picogram has moved into half guard.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Picogram.
Rodriguez pulls Picogram in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Picogram in close.
Picogram won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Picogram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Picogram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Picogram content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Picogram from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Picogram cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Picogram chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Picogram throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rodriguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
Picogram has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodriguez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Picogram cracks a nice hook into Rodriguez's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picogram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jonny Picogram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Picogram misses.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picogram might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Picogram is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picogram.#T1#
Picogram scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Picogram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Picogram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Picogram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picogram scores with a nice head shot.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picogram throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.#T2#
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Picogram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Picogram connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.#T3#
Picogram takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez defending well as Picogram loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jonny Picogram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Picogram misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picogram lands with a cross.
Picogram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Picogram.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picogram.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Picogram misses the shot to the body.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Picogram shows good takedown defense.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Picogram swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Picogram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Picogram'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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Picogram.
Rodriguez walks into a straight right hand from Picogram.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Picogram throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Picogram scores with a jab. Rodriguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Picogram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram misses the jab.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Picogram manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Picogram sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Picogram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Picogram scores with a hook.
Picogram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Picogram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Picogram misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picogram defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
It looked like Rodriguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Picogram.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez moves forwards but Picogram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Picogram misses.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picogram scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Rodriguez slips a jab from Picogram.
Picogram throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Picogram.
As Picogram looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Picogram just gets out of the way.
Picogram cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Picogram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Picogram misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura here but Picogram manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rodriguez's guard.
Nick Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Picogram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Picogram gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Picogram 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram 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:
CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beckham Jr defends it nicely.
As Rodriguez backs away, Beckham Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beckham Jr.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beckham Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodriguez misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Beckham Jr as Rodriguez shoots in.
Beckham Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Beckham Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Beckham Jr missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Beckham Jr's body. Beckham Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beckham Jr, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez won't allow Beckham Jr to sweep him here. #T2#
Beckham Jr pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beckham Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Beckham Jr is working from the bottom.
Beckham Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez is looking to sweep but instead, Beckham Jr has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Beckham Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Beckham Jr is controlling well.
Beckham Jr is controlling the pace.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is looking to sweep but instead, Beckham Jr has passed into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beaudell Beckham Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Beckham Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Beckham Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beckham Jr's waist but Beckham Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Beckham Jr misses its target.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beckham Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Beckham Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beckham Jr defends it well.
Beckham Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Beckham Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rodriguez just manages to avoid it.
Beckham Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Beckham Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beckham Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beckham Jr with a hook.
Beckham Jr thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Beckham Jr moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
A little feinted left hand from Beckham Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Beckham Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Beckham Jr.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Beckham Jr.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Beckham Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez throws a counter combo.
Beckham Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckham Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Beckham Jr misses the target.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckham Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Beckham Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Beckham Jr avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beckham Jr enables Rodriguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beckham Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckham Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Beckham Jr keeps moving.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckham Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beaudell Beckham Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Beckham Jr's head but Beckham Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beckham Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Beckham Jr.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Beckham Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beckham Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beckham Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
That kick from Beckham Jr tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beckham Jr wants to slow Rodriguez down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr is looking to wear down Rodriguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beckham Jr lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckham Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckham Jr.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beckham Jr misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Beckham Jr avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Beckham Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckham Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Beckham Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Beckham Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Beckham Jr scores with a nice strike.
Beckham Jr throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beckham Jr lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Beckham Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Beckham Jr misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Beckham Jr misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Beckham Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beckham Jr, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beaudell Beckham Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beckham Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beaudell Beckham Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Yuri moves to clinch but Rodriguez breaks away
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Stryder Yuri has been cut.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yuri throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Yuri clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yuri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yuri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Yuri manages to break the clinch.
Yuri misses with a body punch
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Yuri darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Yuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuri tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Yuri misses.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Yuri manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Yuri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yuri scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Yuri misses with an uppercut.
Yuri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodriguez misses its target.
Yuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Yuri walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuri misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Yuri is rocked!#T2#
Yuri leaves his chin hanging out and Rodriguez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Yuri crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 4
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Couceiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Couceiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Couceiro's takedown attempt.
Couceiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xandao Couceiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Couceiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Couceiro and presses him up against the ropes.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Couceiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is pressed up against the ropes. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Couceiro down to the mat. Couceiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rodriguez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (0) vs (2) Rodriguez
Couceiro wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Couceiro is working away. #T1#
Couceiro is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Couceiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rodriguez passes Couceiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez moves into full mount! Couceiro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (0) vs (5) Rodriguez
Rodriguez wants to control but Couceiro has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Couceiro defends it.
Couceiro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Rodriguez trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro looking to control.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving. #SUB#
Rodriguez is sitting in close to Couceiro's body. Couceiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rodriguez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rodriguez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Couceiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xandao Couceiro!
In his post fight interview, Xandao Couceiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 125
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Rodriguez throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McGuire throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but McGuire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGuire misses with a hook
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Rodriguez tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Rodriguez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodriguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodriguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
McGuire tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodriguez works McGuire's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuire napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGuire wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez drags him back down.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but McGuire blocks the move with his legs.
McGuire wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rodriguez trying to control the position but McGuire is working away.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but McGuire manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rodriguez. #T4#
Rodriguez passes McGuire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but McGuire defending well.
McGuire is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
McGuire is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but McGuire is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Rodriguez moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from McGuire.
Rodriguez cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
McGuire staying out of range there.#KD#
McGuire lands a left and a right that send Rodriguez crashing to the mat, dazed. McGuire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez avoids a kick to the body.
#T4##TD2#
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. McGuire is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in McGuire's guard.#ES#
McGuire is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGuire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodriguez cracks McGuire with a good jab.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##KD#
McGuire cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGuire has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rodriguez to stand back up!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGuire has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodriguez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but McGuire manages to get underhooks.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire stalling the fight.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but McGuire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rodriguez's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McGuire before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A relieved looking Ralph McGuire 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:
HFC 122 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mormaer throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mormaer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.#CL2#
Mormaer instigates a clinch.
Mormaer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mormaer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mormaer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mormaer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Mormaer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mormaer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Mormaer tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mormaer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mormaer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.#T1#
Mormaer looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Mormaer.
Mormaer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mormaer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mormaer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mormaer after a bit of a struggle.
Mormaer prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Rodriguez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mormaer regains guard.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mormaer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mormaer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mormaer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Mormaer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormaer trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mormaer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mormaer preventing the sweep.
Mormaer passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mormaer is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mormaer is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mormaer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriguez!
Mormaer content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mormaer has a good base and remains in mount.
Mormaer tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
Rodriguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Mormaer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rodriguez is now in Mormaer's guard. A big mistake from Mormaer there, giving up the dominant position!
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Mormaer.
Mormaer controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself. #SUB2#
Mormaer working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Mormaer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Mormaer is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aonghus Mormaer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
#TD#
Rodriguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mormaer to the ground. Rodriguez is now in Mormaer's guard.
Mormaer keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Mormaer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Mormaer keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mormaer is keeping the position for now.
Mormaer wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mormaer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mormaer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mormaer trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mormaer seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Mormaer keeps him under control.
Mormaer is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Mormaer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mormaer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Mormaer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez controls Mormaer momentarily but Mormaer frees himself.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mormaer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Mormaer defends it. #T3#
Mormaer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mormaer.
Rodriguez trying to control but Mormaer is working from the bottom.
Mormaer can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Mormaer is having none of it.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Mormaer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mormaer actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mormaer trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mormaer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mormaer wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mormaer sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mormaer tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mormaer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mormaer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mormaer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Mormaer's ribcage but misses.
Mormaer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Mormaer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mormaer looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target. #T1#
Mormaer darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mormaer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mormaer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mormaer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mormaer slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Mormaer ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Mormaer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mormaer staying out of range there.
Mormaer ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.#T2##CL2#
Mormaer closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Mormaer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mormaer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mormaer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mormaer lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mormaer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Aonghus Mormaer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mormaer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mormaer stalling against the cage.
Mormaer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mormaer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mormaer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Mormaer trying to land knees to the body.
Mormaer is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Mormaer tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Mormaer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Mormaer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mormaer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mormaer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mormaer slows down the pace here.
Mormaer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Mormaer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Mormaer to the mat but Mormaer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mormaer leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Mormaer.
The crowd are getting on Mormaer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rodriguez has Mormaer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mormaer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mormaer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mormaer throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Mormaer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mormaer swivels and escapes.
Mormaer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
letting Mormaer counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez cracks Mormaer with a good jab.
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!
Mormaer slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Mormaer lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodriguez's head.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Mormaer counters with a huge right that knocks Rodriguez out cold! Mormaer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aonghus Mormaer!
A relieved looking Aonghus Mormaer 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:
HFC 118 - Babinski vs Bigg III
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez lands an overhand right.
Weismuller works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodriguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Weismuller blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Weismuller's head back.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Weismuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Weismuller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws a big counter combination but Weismuller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Weismuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Rodriguez finds it's target.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Weismuller tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weismuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
As Rodriguez backs off Weismuller throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Weismuller digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez sizes up Weismuller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Weismuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Rodriguez.
Weismuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Weismuller clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Weismuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weismuller takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller cracks a nice hook into Rodriguez's ribs.
Weismuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez takes one on the button.
Weismuller drops Rodriguez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rodriguez! Weismuller dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Weismuller!
After the big win, Tommy Weismuller made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
HFC 112 - Tonissar vs Todd II
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Krylov's head back.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Krylov rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Krylov.
Krylov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Krylov to the mat but Krylov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Krylov scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov lands with a left to the head.
Krylov is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krylov down to the mat. Krylov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Krylov closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Krylov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donk. Krylov catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Krylov swinging wildly here.
Krylov misses with a body punch
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov misses with a head kick.
Krylov stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Rodriguez defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Boris Krylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Krylov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krylov scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Krylov misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target. #T3#
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.#CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Krylov's head back.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov misses the body punch
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krylov thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.#T4#
Krylov misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodriguez doesn't seem bothered though.
Krylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krylov throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Krylov counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Krylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##KD2#
Krylov lands a big head kick that sends Rodriguez tumbling to the mat! Krylov takes a step backwards and waves Rodriguez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Krylov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Krylov jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Krylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Krylov has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land. #BC2#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Krylov circles away easily
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Krylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts. #T1##CL2#
Krylov closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Krylov prevents the takedown attempt.
Krylov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodriguez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Krylov can turn it around.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krylov prevents the takedown attempt.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Krylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krylov.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Krylov cracks a nice hook into Rodriguez's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rodriguez to the canvas! Rodriguez doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Krylov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
After winning the bout, Boris Krylov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 108 - McGuire vs Krylov
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wasselach throws a solid leg kick but Rodriguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wasselach.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Wasselach swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wasselach is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs.
Wasselach misses with a head kick.
Wasselach throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Wasselach avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wasselach.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Rodriguez lands a jab to Wasselach's midsection.
Wasselach scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wasselach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez working away.
Wasselach sneaks back into half guard.
Wasselach trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rodriguez manages to pass to mount!
Wasselach tries to lock up and control but Rodriguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriguez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wasselach has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rodriguez's lack of action.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasselach is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Rodriguez prevents Wasselach from improving his position.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wasselach defending well though.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Wasselach is defending the position.
Rodriguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wasselach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Wasselach defending well.
Wasselach wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Wasselach is working away.
Wasselach wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Wasselach is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriguez's back!#SUB#
Wasselach is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodriguez is controlling his hands well.
Wasselach is hanging on to Rodriguez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Wasselach looking for the choke but no joy.
Wasselach misses with punches from the back.
Rodriguez trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Wasselach is persistently looking for the submission but Rodriguez is defending it well.
Rodriguez tries to roll but Wasselach sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wasselach looking for the RNC.
Rodriguez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasselach's guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez.
Wasselach lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Wasselach postures up.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Wasselach defends it easily.
Wasselach sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasselach is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wasselach wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasselach won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez stuns Wasselach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Wasselach.
Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Wasselach tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodriguez avoided it.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasselach throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Wasselach throws a leg kick that misses.
Wasselach takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been told by Wasselach's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wasselach tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Wasselach's guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Wasselach is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Wasselach is keeping the position.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wasselach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez won't allow Wasselach to sweep him here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasselach looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#ES#
Wasselach is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodriguez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rodriguez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wasselach trying to control the position but instead, Rodriguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wasselach into the cage.#T2#
Wasselach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasselach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasselach struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wasselach pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wasselach prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gotan Wasselach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Wasselach gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Wasselach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Wasselach gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wasselach.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Wasselach manages to get underhooks.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Wasselach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodriguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wasselach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodriguez can turn it around.
Wasselach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wasselach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Wasselach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Wasselach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wasselach is defending well.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wasselach.
Wasselach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wasselach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Wasselach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wasselach tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Wasselach back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wasselach as the two fighters clinch.
Wasselach lands a left hand.
Wasselach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Wasselach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wasselach scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Wasselach strikes.
Wasselach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasselach misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wasselach moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Wasselach throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wasselach pinned against the cage. Wasselach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wasselach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wasselach rather than just go for the knockout.
Wasselach dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasselach.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gotan Wasselach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Wasselach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wasselach looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasselach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wasselach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasselach has control of Rodriguez's left arm, preventing Rodriguez from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position. #T1#
Wasselach has Rodriguez pulled in close to control his posture.
Wasselach is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Wasselach defends it.
Rodriguez is thwarting Wasselach's attempts to control the position.
Wasselach is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Wasselach moves into full guard.
Wasselach controlling Rodriguez's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez passes Wasselach's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Wasselach kicks off Rodriguez and gets to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wasselach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.#T3#
Wasselach throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Wasselach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wasselach avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Wasselach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range.
Wasselach half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wasselach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Wasselach's ribs.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Wasselach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasselach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Wasselach avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Wasselach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wasselach just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Wasselach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Wasselach misses.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Wasselach's ribcage but misses.
Wasselach takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Wasselach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Wasselach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Rodriguez.
I think Rodriguez 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Bessant throws a body shot but no joy.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bessant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Bessant.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bessant wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Bessant avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Bessant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Bessant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bessant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Bessant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bessant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bessant being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bessant 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.
Bessant keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bessant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Bessant, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Bessant against the cage but Bessant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Bessant.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bessant as he jumps to the side.
Bessant thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Bessant's head but Bessant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bessant throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Bessant staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Bessant misses the target.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Bessant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bessant sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Bessant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bessant rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy left from Rodriguez finds it's target.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Bessant moves out of range.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Bessant throws a body kick.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.#T4#
A big left from Bessant misses.
Bessant throws a nice head kick!
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bessant to the mat! Bessant manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Rodriguez moves nicely into side control.
Rodriguez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bessant keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rodriguez lands with a nice combination. Bessant backs away looking to recover.
Bessant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bessant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Bessant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bessant is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bessant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bessant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving. #T1#
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bessant trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Bessant keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Bessant counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Bessant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bessant continues to drive forward.
Bessant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez lands a jab to Bessant's midsection.#T2##TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bessant quickly recovers to half guard.
Bessant controlling the position for now.
Bessant is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bessant is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Bessant defends it.
Rodriguez prevents Bessant from improving his position.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Bessant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bessant wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bessant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bessant is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Bessant defends it.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Bessant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bessant is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Bessant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez cracks Bessant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
enabling Bessant to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bessant throws a quick counter head kick but Rodriguez was just out of range.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Bessant's head back.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez with a hook.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Bessant is working from the bottom.
Bessant gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez is thwarting Bessant's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Bessant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bessant tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Bessant won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Bessant gets back to full guard.
Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Bessant is defending the position.
Bessant is trying to get back to full guard.
Bessant is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Bessant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Bessant is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Bessant is having none of it.
Bessant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bessant gets full guard.
Bessant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard. #REVR##T3#
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bessant is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bessant avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez passes to full mount!
Bessant tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Bessant is having none of it.
Bessant is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriguez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bessant is looking to escape.
Bessant is working to get back to half guard.
Bessant has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bessant knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bessant for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez tries to keep control of the position but Bessant is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 94 - Gardner vs Chunks
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
The Gaul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Gaul tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Gaul to the ground. The Gaul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Gaul eats them both and turns towards Rodriguez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rodriguez jabs at The Gaul's body.
The Gaul misses with a few strikes there.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but The Gaul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Gaul tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
We've been informed that Rodriguez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Gaul.
The Gaul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but The Gaul moves out of range.
The Gaul misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
The Gaul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
The Gaul moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Gaul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Gaul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Gaul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crixus The Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Gaul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Gaul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Gaul moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
The Gaul lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez cracks The Gaul with a good jab.#CL#
The Gaul drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the cage.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Gaul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Gaul is looking to clinch.
The Gaul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Gaul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from The Gaul.#T2##TD2#
Rodriguez scores with a takedown into The Gaul's guard.
The Gaul wriggles free and stands up.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!
The Gaul doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
The Gaul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Rodriguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Gaul swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Crixus The Gaul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by The Gaul.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but The Gaul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez catches The Gaul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from The Gaul.
#T3#
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Gaul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Gaul sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Gaul looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Gaul tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. The Gaul didn't expect that.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but The Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Gaul keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #T4#
The Gaul wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it. #ES#
The Gaul has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodriguez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
The Gaul breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Gaul takes one on the button.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs The Gaul's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Gaul pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
The Gaul went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Gaul moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
The Gaul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Gaul defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez stuns The Gaul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gaul.
The Gaul cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Gaul is looking to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from The Gaul.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but The Gaul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Gaul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Gaul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Gaul. #CL#
The Gaul clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that The Gaul has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Gaul misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Gaul gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Gaul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crixus The Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gaul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
The Gaul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
The Gaul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crixus The Gaul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
The Gaul throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from The Gaul.
The Gaul throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Rodriguez scores with a nice strike.#CL#
The Gaul clinches.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Gaul is defending well.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Gaul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Gaul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rodriguez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Gaul can't fight it off and eventually Rodriguez manages to take the fight to the floor. The Gaul looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but The Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rodriguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriguez stops The Gaul from standing up.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Gaul wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriguez 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. #T3#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but The Gaul keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Gaul throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
The Gaul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Gaul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Gaul cracks Rodriguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
The Gaul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Gaul is defending well.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
The Gaul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Gaul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.#T4#
The Gaul throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Gaul on the side of the head.
The Gaul takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
The Gaul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. The Gaul didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez won't allow The Gaul to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but The Gaul is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez trying to move into half guard but instead The Gaul has managed to sweep!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Crixus The Gaul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
The Gaul throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Gaul tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from The Gaul.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
The Gaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Gaul wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Gaul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Gaul stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
The Gaul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Gaul pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crixus The Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
The Gaul lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The Gaul throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
The Gaul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
The Gaul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Gaul tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into The Gaul's body.
A telegraphed right hand from The Gaul misses the target.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by The Gaul.
#CL#
The Gaul has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
The Gaul breaks from the clinch.
The Gaul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from The Gaul misses.
The Gaul closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but The Gaul is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but The Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but The Gaul is working away.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but The Gaul is defending well.
The Gaul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is pressing down on The Gaul's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Gaul is holding on for now. #T3#
The Gaul is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Rodriguez is pressing down on The Gaul's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Gaul is holding on for now.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Gaul is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but The Gaul defends it. #T4#
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but The Gaul is working away.
Rodriguez trying to control from The Gaul's half guard. The Gaul has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriguez passes The Gaul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez stalling.
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 Crixus The Gaul.
I think The Gaul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 86 - KVDB vs Jahouli
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvar slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvar.
Aloisia Alvar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Alvar seems unphased.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by Rodriguez.
Alvar loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Alvar lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
Alvar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvar as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvar misses with a hook.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvar.#T1#
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Alvar's ribs.
Alvar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Alvar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvar manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvar.
Alvar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Alvar's body.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvar.#T2#
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Alvar.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Alvar avoids it easily.
Alvar just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Alvar right on the button with a cross.
Alvar throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Alvar leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aloisia Alvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Alvar takes one on the button.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvar manages to avoid it.
Alvar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Alvar throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvar is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Alvar circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Alvar scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvar throws a body shot but no joy.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alvar rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvar.
Alvar throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alvar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvar.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Alvar.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvar pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Alvar tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez content to control rather than advance.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Alvar is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Alvar is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Alvar actively working from the bottom here.
Alvar wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvar trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alvar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circling - Alvar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Alvar. Those never looked like landing.
Alvar missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Alvar.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Alvar darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alvar fails to land.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aloisia Alvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.#BC#
Alvar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvar defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez walks into a stiff left hand from Alvar.
Alvar misses with a few strikes there.
#T1##TD2#
Rodriguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvar is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Rodriguez prevents Alvar from improving his position.
Alvar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvar, not yet.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Alvar keeps moving.
Alvar looking to control.
Rodriguez stands and throws Alvar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alvar prevents Rodriguez from moving into mount. #T2#
Rodriguez wants to control but Alvar is keeping him busy.
Alvar is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvar's legs.
Alvar is looking for a sweep.
Alvar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodriguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriguez is thwarting Alvar's attempts to control the position.
Alvar is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Alvar is defending well. #T3#
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to control but Alvar is keeping him busy.
Alvar wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Alvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriguez passes to side control.
Rodriguez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alvar is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvar, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Rodriguez crashes against the mat.
Rodriguez working away.
Alvar stops Rodriguez from passing to mount.
Alvar is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvar is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvar tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriguez works to advance to full mount. Alvar defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez digs a good body shot into Alvar's ribs.
Alvar throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvar.
Rodriguez scores with a body shot.
Alvar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvar connects with the punch.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Alvar's ribcage but misses.
Alvar looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Rodriguez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvar takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez scores with a body shot.
Alvar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvar.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Alvar misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Alvar avoids it with no problem.
Alvar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvar throws out the jab.
Alvar walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Alvar.
Nice jab there from Alvar.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvar defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Alvar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvar wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Alvar.#TD2#
Rodriguez 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.
Alvar keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Alvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvar is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvar is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvar is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rodriguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvar can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez trying to control the pace.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Alvar defends it.
Alvar tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Alvar dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvar wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Alvar is having none of it. #T4#
Alvar is pressing down on Rodriguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Alvar keeps moving.
Alvar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Alvar is keeping the position.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Alvar blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aloisia Alvar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Alvar takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alvar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Rodriguez.
I've got Rodriguez 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 77 - Wanker vs Lindholm
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
A good leg kick by Muller.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muller throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Muller misses with a head kick.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller wants to slow Rodriguez down by chopping away at his legs.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Rodriguez jabs at Muller's body.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muller lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Muller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Muller tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Muller is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez trying to control but Muller is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Muller looking for subs off his back but Rodriguez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rodriguez is just content to waste time from the top position. Muller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Muller keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Muller controlling the position.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Muller has hold of Rodriguez's hands but Rodriguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodriguez passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez tries to control but Muller wriggling away.
Muller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Muller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rodriguez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Muller is now in Rodriguez's guard. A big mistake from Rodriguez there, giving up the dominant position!
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muller is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Muller slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
Muller lands a couple of digs.
Muller working some strikes from top position.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Muller connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefan Muller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Muller loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Muller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Muller.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muller walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Muller throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Muller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Muller is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muller is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving. #T2#
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muller is keeping the position for now.
Muller is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Muller keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muller is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Muller lands a couple of elbows.
Muller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.#T3#
Muller postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muller throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rodriguez advances position into side control!
Rodriguez advances to mount.
Rodriguez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Muller tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Muller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a guillotine from mount but Muller is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Rodriguez takes Muller's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Muller is in trouble.
Muller manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriguez's guard. Nice work there by Muller.
Muller won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muller has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rodriguez controls Muller momentarily but Muller frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Muller walks into a jab.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Muller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller lands a body shot.
Muller misses with a low kick as Rodriguez jumps back.
Nice cross by Muller.
Stefan Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Muller throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Muller throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Muller misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Muller throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a takedown but Muller is quick to defend against it.
Muller throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A big right from Muller misses.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muller pinned against the cage. Muller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez lunges at Muller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muller's hand.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Muller, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Muller against the cage but Muller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muller throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muller is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs.
Stefan Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Muller misses.
Muller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Muller misses.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Muller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Muller.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez prevents Muller from improving his position.
Rodriguez is looking to pass Muller's guard but actually Muller recovers to full guard.
Muller wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Nick Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Muller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Muller is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez passes Muller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez is looking to advance position but Muller won't allow it.
Rodriguez not doing much here.
#T4#
Rodriguez passes to full mount!
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Muller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriguez controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Stefan Muller just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Muller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muller throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Muller's head.
Muller misses with a low kick as Rodriguez jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Muller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
A jab from Muller misses.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muller sprawls and moves away.
Muller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Rodriguez shoots in.
Muller misses with a hook.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Muller misses #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Muller looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rodriguez uses his free foot to push down on Muller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Muller.
Muller is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodriguez tries to control but Muller wriggling away.
Rodriguez is really struggling to control Muller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Muller prevents Rodriguez from taking his back.
Muller blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Rodriguez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Muller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Muller is controlling an arm, preventing Rodriguez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Muller is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control the pace but Muller is squirming around nicely.
Muller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rodriguez wants to take his opponent's back but Muller doesn't allow it.
Rodriguez prevents Muller from getting the reversal.
Rodriguez controlling from the full mount.
Muller wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.#T4#
Muller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Muller is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Muller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Muller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodriguez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodriguez trying to control but Muller is having none of it.
Muller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez had his way with Stefan Muller in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muller circles away.
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Rodriguez shoots in and bounces Muller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Muller is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Muller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez pushes down on Muller's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Muller wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Muller is having none of it.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muller won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Muller is working from the bottom.
Muller gets full guard.
Muller looking to control.
Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Muller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez. #T2#
Muller is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muller avoid being mounted?
Muller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
Muller wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Muller won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Muller is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Muller is working from the bottom. #T3#
Muller won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Rodriguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Muller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Muller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muller lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Muller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodriguez lands with an uppercut that bounces Muller off the cage and back into range.
A good leg kick by Muller. #T4#
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muller tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Muller misses #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Muller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muller looking for a sweep. Not yet Muller, not yet. #SUB2#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Muller's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
BKFC 3 - Rodriguez vs Marley
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Marley moves to clinch but Rodriguez breaks away #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown. Marley fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez is fighting to break Marley's control of his arms but Marley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Marley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Marley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marley has passed into side control.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Marley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Marley off him but Marley keeps the position.
Marley wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his arm.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep but Marley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Marley looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Marley controlling the pace for now.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Marley trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Marley prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.#T3#
Marley controlling from the full mount.
Marley is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Marley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU2#
Marley is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Rodriguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marley.
Marley misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Marley throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez stops Marley from standing up.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard.
Rodriguez is thwarting Marley's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez stops Marley from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez trying to control from Marley's half guard. Marley has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES2#
Marley kicks Rodriguez off and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rakeem Marley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Marley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Marley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marley takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley unleashes a big counter combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Marley.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Marley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marley throws a counter combo.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a big counter combination but Marley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marley throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Marley throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Marley misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Marley shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marley tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Marley is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Marley's guard.
Marley wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Rodriguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriguez pushes down on Marley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Marley dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rakeem Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez lands a jab to Marley's midsection.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marley lands a jab-cross combination.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Marley. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Marley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Marley. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Marley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marley keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Marley pushes Rodriguez off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marley takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rakeem Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley swinging wildly here.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodriguez misses its target.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rakeem Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marley's waist but Marley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Marley as he checks the leg kick.
Marley throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Marley.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodriguez throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.#TD#
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marley is trying to defend but Rodriguez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marley pushes Rodriguez off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakeem Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rakeem Marley!
After winning the bout, Rakeem Marley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 68 - Bulb vs Sosa 2
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rodriguez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Mahrishi throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
We've been informed that Rodriguez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mahrishi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahrishi sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahrishi throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Mahrishi cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mahrishi is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Mahrishi blocks the move with his legs.
Mahrishi wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez drags him back down.
Rodriguez is putting a hurting on Mahrishi here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Mahrishi blocks the move with his legs.
Mahrishi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez trying to control but Mahrishi is having none of it.
Mahrishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez fails to move to back control.
Mahrishi wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.#SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to finish this one by submission but Mahrishi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes Mahrishi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mahrishi is in trouble.
Good control from Rodriguez.#T3##SUB2#
Rodriguez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mahrishi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mahrishi is trying to stand back up.
Rodriguez is looking to control Mahrishi but Mahrishi is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Rodriguez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mahrishi fending off the submission attempt from Rodriguez. #T4##SUB2#
Mahrishi 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 Rodriguez gets his way!
Rodriguez gets his hands free as Mahrishi looks to control. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tightening his grip on Mahrishi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Rodriguez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mahrishi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rodriguez struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Rodriguez.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Mahrishi takes one on the button.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mahrishi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahrishi wants it to stay on the feet.#KD#
Mahrishi lands a big head kick that sends Rodriguez tumbling to the mat! Mahrishi takes a step backwards and waves Rodriguez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahrishi finish him?
Rodriguez walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Rodriguez limp body while Mahrishi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HFC 62 - Dos Anjos vs Lachance
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rodriguez 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.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Svensonn moved out of range nicely.
Svensonn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Svensonn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Rodriguez feints and as Svensonn raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svensonn wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez advances to half guard.
Rodriguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Svensonn is looking to improve his position.
Svensonn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Svensonn tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez stops Svensonn from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Svensonn! #T1#
Svensonn working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez has isolated one of Svensonn's arms. Svensonn looking to fight him off but Rodriguez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 53 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice shot lands for Jukola.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jukola is able to avoid easily.
Jukola misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jukola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jukola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jukola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jukola keeps working.
Jukola trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#T1#
Rodriguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriguez is thwarting Jukola's attempts to control the position.
Jukola holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jukola is looking to escape.
Jukola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jukola is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.#T2#
Rodriguez fails to take his opponent's back.
Jukola tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
Jukola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a guillotine from mount but Jukola frees his head quite easily.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jukola is having none of it.
Rodriguez moves to back control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez is looking for the choke from the back position but Jukola is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB2#
Jukola preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Rodriguez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rodriguez tries to keep control of the position but Jukola is staying busy.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rodriguez is not going to allow Jukola to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Jukola fending off the submission attempt from Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Jukola is trying to defend against the choke here but Rodriguez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rodriguez Tightens the hold and Jukola taps out furiously! Rodriguez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 48 - Sitsongrit vs Repine
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez is looking to pass into half guard but Bee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bee is in guard.#REVR#
Bee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Bee from controlling successfully.
Bee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bee connects with a couple of short punches.
Bee cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Bee trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Bee defending well.
Rodriguez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bee reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriguez's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bee is one step ahead there.
Bee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Bee off him but Bee keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez dodges the ground and pound from Bee.
Bee working away.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bee working the head and body with strikes.
Bee lands some shots froms side control.
Rodriguez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face as Bee controls the position.
Rodriguez tries to buck Bee off but Bee is having none of it.#T2#
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Bee trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
Bee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rodriguez is not content to let Bee control the position. #SUB#
Bee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriguez tries to buck Bee off but Bee is having none of it.
Bee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Bee lands an elbow.
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bee is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Bee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bee advances position into side control!
Bee trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Bee winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriguez trying to control here.
#T4#
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Bee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Rodriguez 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.
Bee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bee looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bee controls the pace.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Bee controlling him for the moment.
Bee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Bee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Bee sprawls well.
Bee scores with a jab. Rodriguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bee throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Bee throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bee sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killer Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bee defends it nicely.#T1#
Bee tries to clinch up.
Bee goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.
Bee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Rodriguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bee tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriguez's back!
Bee cracks Rodriguez with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rodriguez from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bee is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Rodriguez up.
Bee struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2##SUB#
Bee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodriguez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Bee looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Bee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriguez covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rodriguez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to defend against the choke here but Bee has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bee Tightens the hold and Rodriguez taps out furiously! Bee displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Killer Bee!
After winning the bout, Killer Bee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls II
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babinski tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babinski to the ground. Babinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Babinski is keeping the position.#ES#
Babinski pushes Rodriguez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Babinski on his heels. He'll look to pass Babinski's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Rodriguez stops Babinski from standing up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Babinski is working from the bottom.
Babinski is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Babinski keeps moving. #T1#
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Babinski is keeping the position.#ES#
Babinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Babinski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Viktor Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.#TD2#
Babinski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Babinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Babinski wriggles free and stands up.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Babinski counters with a crisp one two that drops Rodriguez! Babinski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rodriguez to his feet! Rodriguez is in big trouble!
Babinski stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Babinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown #KD#
and Babinski counters with a nice right hand that sends Rodriguez toppling to the canvas! Rodriguez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Babinski finish him?!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Babinski sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rodriguez's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rodriguez's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
HFC 36 - Wanker vs Bronstein
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox misses with a looping left.#TD#
Rodriguez feints and as Fox raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Gateway To Greatness inform us that Fox has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Fox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Fox in close.
Fox landing some decent shots from guard.
Fox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fox won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Fox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Fox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fox works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fox's guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rodriguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fox has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fox trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Fox preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Fox postures up.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Rodriguez controls Fox momentarily but Fox frees himself.
Fox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fox defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is looking to advance position but Fox has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fox lands a big shot there that rocks Rodriguez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Fox will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fox as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Fox.
Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fox throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away.
A head kick by Fox misses #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Nick Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Fox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fox is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriguez wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fox has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriguez trying to control from Fox's half guard. Fox has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fox doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rodriguez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fox - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jim Fox!
After winning the bout, Jim Fox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 30 - Wanker vs Curtis
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirchen is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirchen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kirchen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #SUB#
Kirchen looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirchen, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kirchen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriguez stands and throws Kirchen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirchen is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirchen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Kirchen blocks the move with his legs.
Kirchen is trying to improve his position.
Kirchen prevents Rodriguez from improving position.
Rodriguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kirchen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Kirchen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez has knee on belly momentarily but Kirchen bucks him off and regains half guard.
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirchen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirchen won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kirchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirchen gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirchen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirchen is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirchen is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirchen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Kirchen keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Rodriguez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Rodriguez feints and as Kirchen raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirchen is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kirchen working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Kirchen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Kirchen is keeping him busy.
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirchen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kirchen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Kirchen defends it. #T2#
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirchen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirchen manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom.
Kirchen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Kirchen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Kirchen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kirchen 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.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirchen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Kirchen is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirchen works his way into side control. #SUB#
Kirchen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriguez is not content to let Kirchen control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
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 Henri Kirchen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kirchen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Rodriguez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kirchen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kirchen tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.#TD2#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirchen!
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Kirchen is working away.
Rodriguez controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Kirchen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Kirchen struggling a bit here.
Kirchen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kirchen defends it well.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Kirchen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirchen is holding on for now.
Kirchen gets full guard.
Rodriguez passes Kirchen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kirchen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kirchen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kirchen stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to sweep but instead, Kirchen has passed into half guard.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Kirchen tries to pass.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kirchen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirchen.#T3#
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kirchen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kirchen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirchen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez passes Kirchen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez trying to advance position but Kirchen counters by regaining guard. #T4##SUB#
Kirchen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kirchen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Kirchen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Kirchen is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez moves into full mount! Kirchen won't be happy about that!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
Madness 48 Wanker vs Nagashima
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Souza's half guard.
De Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from De Souza.
Rodriguez stays in close to De Souza's body and controls the position.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Souza tries to get out of the position.
De Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
De Souza won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
De Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodriguez scores with a takedown into De Souza's guard.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a leg! De Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Souza manages to kick Rodriguez off! Rodriguez jumps back into De Souza's guard.
Rodriguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Souza has escaped and now he's on top!
De Souza wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
De Souza controlling from the top position.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez controls De Souza momentarily but De Souza frees himself.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but De Souza postures up.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Souza's guard.
De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Souza, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Juan De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but De Souza is having none of it.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
De Souza won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Souza gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Souza is keeping the position for now.
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez won't allow De Souza to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
De Souza is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
De Souza is really struggling to control Rodriguez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rodriguez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodriguez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Souza has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rodriguez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Souza down to the mat. De Souza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy body shot
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by De Souza's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez shoots in but De Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from De Souza misses its target.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Souza's guard.
Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but De Souza is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Souza is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriguez is thwarting De Souza's attempts to control the position.
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 Juan De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez'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. This is the final round!
De Souza misses the jab.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and De Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but De Souza is defending well.
De Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Souza is looking to reverse the position.
De Souza wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though.
De Souza trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but De Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez prevents De Souza from improving his position.
De Souza gets back to full guard.
De Souza controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Souza, not yet.
De Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez stops De Souza from standing up.
Rodriguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
De Souza wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
De Souza is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Souza pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriguez pushes down on De Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but De Souza is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Souza.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez! |
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Event:
WCKD - 9 - Across The Pond
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Tripolini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Tripolini keeps moving.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Tripolini is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rodriguez advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripolini is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Rodriguez takes Tripolini's back.
Rodriguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Tripolini pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Tripolini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Tripolini right now.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez keeps control of the position as Tripolini tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rodriguez is cranking Tripolini's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Tripolini! He's tightened the choke and Tripolini is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriguez!
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Event:
WCKD - 4 - Gold Standard
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by BlaZe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of BlaZe.#CUT#
It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.#TD2#
BlaZe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but BlaZe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
BlaZe keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
BlaZe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodriguez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
BlaZe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but BlaZe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Rodriguez 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BlaZe wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it. #T1#
Rodriguez 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.
BlaZe trying to control the position.
#SUB#
BlaZe has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rodriguez 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.
BlaZe trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but BlaZe is keeping the position.
Rodriguez controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez passes to full mount!
BlaZe wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
BlaZe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rodriguez wants to take BlaZe's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine from mount but BlaZe is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine from mount but BlaZe is having none of it.
BlaZe has given up his back here. Will Rodriguez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rodriguez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but BlaZe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for the choke from the back position but BlaZe is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a choke but BlaZe is defending well.
Rodriguez tries to keep control of the position but BlaZe is staying busy.#T4#
Rodriguez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
BlaZe is trying to get back to his feet but Rodriguez has full control of the position and if anything, BlaZe has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
BlaZe showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez controlling the position well here. BlaZe rolled but Rodriguez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez'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.
#R2##TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into BlaZe's guard.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. BlaZe is keeping the position for now.
BlaZe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BlaZe tries to get out of the position.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but BlaZe is keeping the position.
BlaZe working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but BlaZe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BlaZe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Rodriguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
BlaZe won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount.
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force BlaZe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so BlaZe shrugs it off.
Nick Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BlaZe wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.#T2#
Rodriguez looking to control but BlaZe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BlaZe is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriguez looking to control but BlaZe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BlaZe regains half guard.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but BlaZe defending well.
Rodriguez uses his free foot to push down on BlaZe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for BlaZe. #T3#
Rodriguez is looking to work his way around to BlaZe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
BlaZe is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rodriguez has taken his back.
Rodriguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rodriguez trying to control.
Rodriguez controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but BlaZe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
BlaZe trying to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in full control for now. #T4##SUB2#
BlaZe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. BlaZe knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften BlaZe for a finish. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rodriguez avoiding BlaZe 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
BlaZe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rodriguez's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
BlaZe showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
BlaZe gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. BlaZe manages to retain guard.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but BlaZe is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but BlaZe is working from the bottom.
BlaZe is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodriguez advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. BlaZe is defending well though. Rodriguez let's go of the attempt for now.
BlaZe trying to control the hands but Rodriguez breaks the grip. #T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriguez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for the choke from the back position but BlaZe is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tightening his grip on BlaZe, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
BlaZe showing good submission defense here.
BlaZe trying to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in full control for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
BlaZe trying to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in full control for now.
Rodriguez tries to get the hooks in deep but BlaZe pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for the choke but no joy.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. BlaZe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez is controlling the position but BlaZe somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Rodriguez uses his free foot to push down on BlaZe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for BlaZe.
Rodriguez controlling the pace for now.
BlaZe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rodriguez fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, BlaZe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a guillotine from mount but BlaZe frees his head quite easily.
Rodriguez controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine from mount but BlaZe is having none of it.
BlaZe prevents Rodriguez from taking his back.#SUB2#
Rodriguez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BlaZe is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez!
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