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Event:
HFC 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez's coach down at Hellfire Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodriguez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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 tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rodriguez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Harris follows Rodriguez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastien Harris! |
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Event:
HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avila is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avila pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Avila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Avila.
Avila pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Avila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Avila scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Avila throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.#T1#
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Avila avoids it well. #TD2#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Avila is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Avila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Avila is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 81: McCork vs Bond
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gable counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Gable.
Decent striking displayed by Rodriguez there.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gable seems keen to control Rodriguez's posture.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gable is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gable 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.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Gable keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Gable.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Gable. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Gable.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gable throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Gable moves away and avoids it.
Gable throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gable scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Gable ducked under it nicely.
Gable scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Gable sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Gable avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gable, which made it look bad.
Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
A jab from Rodriguez finds it's way through Gable's defenses.
Gable digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gable cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez wants to clinch
and Gable counters with a straight right hand.
Gable lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Gable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Gable with a series of wild strikes but Gable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Gable lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
It looks like Gable has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gable bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodriguez's head backwards.
Gable lands with a shot to the body.
Daniel Gable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Gable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Gable. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gable is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Gable is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Gable dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gable misses with a series of wild punches.
Gable throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Gable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Rodriguez forces Gable back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gable breaks the clinch.
Gable misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here.
Gable has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
#TD2#
Rodriguez gets control of Gable's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.#T1#
Gable wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Gable is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him.
Gable won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Gable wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Gable 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.
Gable looking to pass the guard. #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.
Gable wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gable lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance.
Gable throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gable darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gable takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gable circles away.
Gable gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gable cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Gable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gable circles away.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Gable misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Gable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gable scores with a hook.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gable manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable misses with a straight left.
Gable lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Daniel Gable is winning the standup battle so far.
Gable moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
It looked like Gable was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodriguez.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gable creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Rodriguez.
#T4#
Gable blocking some punches.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Gable breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Gable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Gable works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Gable avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Gable back into the cage.#BC#
Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gable misses with the combination.
Gable slips under a jab.
Gable throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez. #BC#
Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gable's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Gable dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gable tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gable to the ground. Gable escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gable's waist but Gable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Gable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gable on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Gable finds it's target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gable! Rodriguez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Gable!
Daniel Gable 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:
HFC 73 - Olly Holly vs De Ross
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorado tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dorado scores with a shot to the body.
Dorado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dorado sprawls well. Dorado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorado 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.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elrey Dorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Dorado sprawls well.
Dorado slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick there by Dorado.
Dorado looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dorado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dorado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Dorado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorado connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Dorado cracks Rodriguez on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rodriguez falls backwards against the cage. Dorado follows up with more strikes that drop Rodriguez to his knees. Dorado keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rodriguez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elrey Dorado!
A victorious Elrey Dorado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Gibbons misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gibbons! #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Gibbons is defending well.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Gibbons is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gibbons is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez!
In defeat, Roydell Gibbons stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yo, you about the LEAST GANGSTA' I've ever seen fool! Straight pussy, no hands to scrap with, what up!? Try knocking me out next time softy!'. |
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Event:
HFC 65: Bond vs McCork
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodriguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wolf wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Wolf tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodriguez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wolf looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rodriguez! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rico Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 58: Holy vs Jackson
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Falandas.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Falandas counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Falandas to the mat! Falandas manages to get full guard.
Falandas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falandas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falandas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Falandas wants to stand and escape but instead Rodriguez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SU2#
Falandas is working an open guard so Rodriguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodriguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Falandas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Falandas is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Falandas is defending well.
Falandas tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.#T2#
Falandas is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Rodriguez stands up and beckons Falandas to his feet. #TD2#
Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Falandas on his heels. He'll look to pass Falandas's guard now, I'm sure.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Falandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Rodriguez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Falandas - just one landing.
Falandas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Falandas sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3##TD2#
Rodriguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Falandas to the ground. Rodriguez is now in Falandas's guard.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falandas trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Falandas being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriguez trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom. #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. #T4#
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Falandas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falandas escapes and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Falandas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rodriguez manages to get back to half guard.
Falandas wants to stand but Rodriguez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rodriguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Falandas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Falandas is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas regains half guard, as Rodriguez was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SU2#
Rodriguez stands up from half guard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Falandas, which made it look bad.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falandas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falandas stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Falandas sprawls well.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Falandas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mertis Falandas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Falandas feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rico Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falandas can pounce on him.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falandas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Rodriguez breaks away and moves out of range.
That kick from Falandas tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falandas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Falandas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falandas continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Falandas did well to prevent Rodriguez getting side control.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas trying to control here.
#T3#
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falandas keeps working.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Falandas defends it.
Falandas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falandas wants to get back to his feet.
Falandas won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount. #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.
Falandas pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control.
#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 passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodriguez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodriguez looking to ground and pound but Falandas is blocking nicely.
Falandas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine from mount but Falandas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falandas can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Falandas is on top in guard.
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 Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Falandas trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is stalling here. Falandas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Falandas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but Falandas drags him back down.
Rodriguez is letting Falandas control him for a moment.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Falandas is in control.
Falandas wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Rico Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Falandas is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falandas wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his arm.
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Falandas keeps moving and retains side control.
Falandas controlling the position. #T3#
Rodriguez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falandas tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falandas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Falandas. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Falandas throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodriguez manages to circle out of the way.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falandas - that will leave a mark!
Mertis Falandas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Falandas has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Falandas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Falandas!
Rico Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mertis Falandas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falandas 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 William Peck scores the fight for Mertis Falandas!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Mertis Falandas!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Mertis Falandas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 52: Scheckter vs Bond
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Avila missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Avila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avila throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rodriguez avoids it.
Avila throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Avila scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Avila counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Rodriguez moves forwards but Avila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodriguez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avila counters with a huge left! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Avila isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rodriguez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Avila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Avila! |
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Event:
HFC 45: Patrice vs Nimjal
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez. #TD#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodriguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Chai 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.#T2##SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodriguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Chai is working away. #SUB#
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Chai is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai stops Rodriguez from passing to mount.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Rodriguez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Rico Rodriguez has been cut.
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Chai.#TD#
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Rodriguez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?#TD#
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
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 content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rodriguez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chai defend it? Rodriguez steps over the head and cranks it - Chai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 38: Ounnagn vs Pashkevich
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Bond is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bond defends it well. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stalling away here and it's allowed Bond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez postures up in Bond's guard and throws a big left but Bond blocks it.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Bond pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bond is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bond has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Bond defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Bond pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bond prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but Bond is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Bond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bond works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rodriguez working for submissions but it's allowed Bond to get to half guard.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Bond defends it easily.
#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Rodriguez dominated that round.
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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bond connects with a solid leg kick.
Bond lands a jab.
Rodriguez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bond leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Bond lands with a cross.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
letting Bond counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bond connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bond thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Bond scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bond tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bond to the ground. Bond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bond.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunner Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bond counters with a low kick, right behind Rodriguez 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Rodriguez down. #T2#
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Bond sprawls well.#KD2#
Bond feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rodriguez sprawling to the canvas! Rodriguez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bond finish him?!
#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rico Rodriguez has been cut.
Rico Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodriguez.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Bond swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond 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:
HFC 31: Ounnagn vs Collins
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Usman slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Usman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usman tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usman to the ground. Usman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Usman!
Rodriguez working away.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Usman is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usman trying to control but Rodriguez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Usman with him. Usman is trying to defend but Rodriguez has an arm under the chin now! Usman grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rico Rodriguez! |
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Event:
HFC 20: Skoromniy vs Nuorempi
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Rodriguez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Soltvedt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez!
The defeated Timazini Soltvedt had this to say: 'I played World of Warcraft instead of training for this fight. '. |
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Event:
IMMAC 2: Blast Off
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Pentele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Pentele sprawls well.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paska Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Pentele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Pentele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentele pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Rodriguez shoots in but Pentele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pentele as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pentele as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Pentele tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pentele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Pentele stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pentele sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pentele tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pentele is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentele has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Pentele defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Pentele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentele has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pentele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Pentele is controlling Rodriguez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriguez from advancing to side control.#T3#
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Pentele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pentele tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Pentele is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Pentele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a kimura here. Pentele looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rodriguez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez! |
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Event:
Local Show in Helsinki
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chai to the mat! Chai manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back looking for a leg! Chai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chai manages to kick Rodriguez off! Rodriguez jumps back into Chai's guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back looking for a leg! Chai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chai manages to kick Rodriguez off! Rodriguez jumps back into Chai's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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 Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##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.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Chai is controlling his posture from full guard. #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.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Chai 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 trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chai has picked Rodriguez up and slammed him! Rodriguez can't keep hold of the triangle and Chai manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai looking to control but instead Rodriguez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rodriguez pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai not doing much here.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chai is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Rodriguez has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Chai isn't so interested in that idea.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.#SUB2#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodriguez.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up but Chai is controlling him
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #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.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Chai won't let him.
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 Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but Chai had control of the position.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Chai to acknowledge the strikes.
Jin Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.#T2#
Chai stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Rico Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp one two that drops Rodriguez! Chai 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!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws an uppercut from hell that sends Rodriguez clean off his feet! He's out cold! Chai stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jin Chai!
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