Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayes defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Hayes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside.
Rodriguez has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hayes.
Hayes misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hayes's head.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Hayes throws a body kick that misses.
Hayes scores with a shot to the body.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayes.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Hayes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayes looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Hayes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodriguez defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Hayes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hayes.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayes.
A quick step to the side and Rodriguez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Hayes.
Hayes connects with a single shot there.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quentin Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Hayes. #T2#
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hayes, who protects the arm well.
Hayes tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayes 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.
Hayes parries the strikes from Rodriguez easily there. Rodriguez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hayes to escape. #T3##SUB#
Rodriguez is working to tighten his grip on Hayes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hayes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rodriguez is really squeezing tight and eventually Hayes passes out! Rodriguez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodriguez Rodriguez!

Event: TOF 94
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharu.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raharu with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Raharu, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharu.
Nice shot lands for Raharu.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez tries a low kick but Raharu avoids it.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Raharu throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Raharu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raharu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez's coach down at Ragnarok\'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.
Omar Raharu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Raharu's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodriguez jabs at Raharu's body.
Raharu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharu throws out the jab.
Raharu throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharu.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Raharu blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with a jab to the body
and Raharu counters with a two punch combo.
Raharu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Raharu scores with a shot to the body.
Raharu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
and Raharu counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
Raharu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Raharu throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Raharu counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Raharu catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.
Raharu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharu lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Raharu misses the body punch #TD2#
and Rodriguez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raharu's guard.
Raharu trying to control the position here.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Raharu is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Raharu is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raharu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raharu keeps working. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raharu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raharu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodriguez but great work by Raharu.#T5#
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raharu off and has taken his back!
Rodriguez is trying to stick to Raharu's back but Raharu is turning into Rodriguez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriguez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Raharu.
Rodriguez has his hands on Raharu's head, controlling the position.
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Raharu from standing up.
Raharu preventing the sweep. #T6#
Raharu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raharu postures up.
Raharu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Raharu stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.
Raharu misses the jab.#T7#
Raharu lands a two punch combo.
Raharu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Raharu counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
Raharu throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Raharu misses with a wild body shot.
Raharu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raharu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Raharu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Raharu.
Raharu swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Raharu moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely. #T8#
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharu finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Omar Raharu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Raharu misses.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raharu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick from Raharu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharu.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Raharu circles away easily
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T9#
Raharu scores with a shot to the body.
Raharu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Raharu.
Rodriguez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Raharu throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raharu won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Raharu is defending well.
An elbow from Rodriguez crashes against the mat.
Raharu struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Raharu dominated that round.
That's time! Raharu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Raharu shows good takedown defense.
Raharu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raharu circles away.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Raharu.
A slow jab from Raharu misses its intended target.
Raharu scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharu with a nice cross.
Raharu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
letting Raharu counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Raharu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omar Raharu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Raharu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Donk. Raharu catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.
Raharu throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Raharu strikes.
Raharu throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raharu is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Raharu circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses.
Raharu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raharu connects with a nice looking jab.
Raharu swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. Raharu didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raharu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Raharu keeps moving.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Raharu.
Raharu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharu counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Raharu throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Omar Raharu is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharu throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
That kick from Raharu tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharu.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raharu defends it well.
Raharu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Raharu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharu defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Raharu moved out of range.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Raharu.#T4#
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. Raharu didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez trying to control but Raharu is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raharu is keeping the position for now.
Raharu wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Raharu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raharu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Rodriguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raharu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raharu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Raharu.
Raharu looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T6#
Raharu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharu.
Nice jab there from Raharu.
Raharu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raharu lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Raharu scores with a nice head shot.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharu cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharu.
Good exchange - Raharu coming out on top.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Raharu. #T7#
Raharu misses with a two punch combination.
Raharu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharu connects with a looping right hand.
Raharu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Raharu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Raharu throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raharu defends it well.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Raharu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharu lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raharu avoids it really well and circles away.
Raharu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T8#
Raharu connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharu. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 misses with a leg kick
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharu cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but Raharu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raharu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #T9#
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raharu keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Raharu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raharu swivels and escapes.
Raharu throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Raharu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Raharu lands with a cross.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Raharu.
Raharu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharu lands with a nice combination. Rodriguez backs away looking to recover.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharu scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharu lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Raharu seems unphased.
Raharu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharu.#T1#
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Raharu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Raharu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez pushing down on Raharu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Raharu won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raharu keeps working. #T2#
Raharu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from Raharu's half guard. Raharu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Raharu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Raharu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Raharu tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez has an active guard here but Raharu has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raharu is working away from the top position though.
Raharu misses with a head shot. Rodriguez uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raharu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raharu defends well.
Raharu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raharu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T5#
Rodriguez tries to bench press Raharu off him but Raharu keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Raharu stalls from top position.
Rodriguez is trying to control Raharu's posture but Raharu avoids it.
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Raharu keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raharu 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. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raharu connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Raharu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses. Raharu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Raharu!#REVR#
Rodriguez Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raharu 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. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Raharu defends easily. #T7#
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Raharu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raharu controls the pace.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raharu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raharu uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Raharu working away.#T9#
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Raharu taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Omar Raharu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Raharu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raharu lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raharu blocks a leg kick.
Raharu checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez moves forwards but Raharu connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Raharu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raharu, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Raharu!
A very excited looking Omar Raharu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 82
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jao Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice cross by Atunes .
Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Atunes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodriguez won't allow Atunes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rodriguez has gone for a leg lock! Atunes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rodriguez 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 looking to control. #SUB#
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atunes defends it easily.
Atunes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Atunes 's head to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Atunes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Atunes defends it easily.
Atunes 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. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Atunes has his hands clasped together but Rodriguez extends and breaks Atunes 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rodriguez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodriguez Rodriguez!

Event: TOF 71
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a hook #TD#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriguez prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.#ES2#
Johnson pushes Rodriguez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.#T1#
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Rodriguez has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rodriguez blocks the body kick.
Jameel Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Johnson #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodriguez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson is trying to stand. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Johnson pushes Rodriguez off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Johnson tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson 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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Rodriguez lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson cracks Rodriguez with an open hand slap.#T7#
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Rodriguez tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodriguez back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.#T8#
Rodriguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodriguez Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T9#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to stand up but Rodriguez is controlling him. #ES2#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jameel Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.#ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodriguez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodriguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Rodriguez avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodriguez Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez 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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson 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.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Jameel Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body. #T5#
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Rodriguez.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T6#
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Nice cross by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T7#
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.

Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Rodriguez'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!
Rodriguez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target. #T8#
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a fast counter high kick but Rodriguez manages to duck under it in time.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jameel Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses. #T9#
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodriguez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jameel Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Rodriguez prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Rodriguez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodriguez Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Johnson.
Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back. #T3#
Rodriguez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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.#T4#
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a low kick. #TD#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson prevents Rodriguez from moving into mount. #ES2#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez. #T5#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodriguez connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriguez connects with a couple of short punches.#T6#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Johnson 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 is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Johnson cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Johnson. #T7#
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body. #T8#
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.#T9#
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Johnson takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Johnson tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameel Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jameel Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameel Johnson!
Jameel Johnson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 63
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Paruzzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paruzzi wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paruzzi defends well.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paruzzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paruzzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Paruzzi defends easily.
Paruzzi advances position into side control!
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paruzzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paruzzi tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paruzzi just content to control the position.
Paruzzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paruzzi wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Paruzzi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paruzzi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Paruzzi tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Paruzzi trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paruzzi.
Paruzzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paruzzi tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
Paruzzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paruzzi throws a shot to the body.
Paruzzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Paruzzi controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Paruzzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paruzzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paruzzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paruzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paruzzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paruzzi's guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paruzzi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Paruzzi trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Paruzzi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paruzzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Paruzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Rodriguez is thwarting Paruzzi's attempts to control the position.
Paruzzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paruzzi is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Paruzzi is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Paruzzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paruzzi trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Paruzzi wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Paruzzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paruzzi.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Paruzzi is keeping the position.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Paruzzi looking to control.
Paruzzi keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rodriguez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paruzzi's body to avoid the submission. Paruzzi has instead reached around Rodriguez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paruzzi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manuel Paruzzi!

Event: TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldberg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldberg is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg scores with a nice head shot.
Rodriguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB2#
Goldberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it. #SUB2#
Goldberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rodriguez uses it to pass to side control.
Rodriguez staying calm.#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.
Goldberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rodriguez.
Goldberg is being controlled here.
Goldberg is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Goldberg 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. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldberg, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.#SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldberg 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. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldberg is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
And Goldberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodriguez quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez trying to control here.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Goldberg preventing the sweep. #T6#
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.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldberg defends well.
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodriguez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goldberg advances to full mount.
Goldberg dominating with strikes here.#T8#
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Rodriguez is squirming around nicely.
Goldberg with shots to the head and body - Rodriguez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Goldberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg landing strikes from the mount and Rodriguez is in trouble!
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rodriguez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Rodriguez is staying in there.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T9#
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goldberg sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Goldberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldberg tries to land a leg kick but Rodriguez saw it coming and moves away.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Goldberg.
Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.#T1#
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Goldberg.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.#TD#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Goldberg looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldberg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.#T5#
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Rodriguez feints and as Goldberg raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg is trying to keep Rodriguez in close. #T6#
Goldberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Goldberg trying to control here. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura here but Goldberg manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rodriguez's guard.
Goldberg looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Goldberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Goldberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Rodriguez working for submissions but it's allowed Goldberg to get to half guard.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T9#
Goldberg working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Goldberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Rodriguez's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Goldberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 slips under a jab.
As Goldberg backs away, Rodriguez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.
Goldberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Goldberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Goldberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldberg. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Goldberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriguez!
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Goldberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Goldberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Rodriguez is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Rodriguez is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Rodriguez stops Goldberg from passing to mount.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg is chipping away with strikes.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldberg controlling the pace.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T5#
Goldberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goldberg trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Rodriguez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rodriguez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
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. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Goldberg's head to control him but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T8#
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goldberg moves into full mount! Rodriguez won't be happy about that!
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Goldberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Rodriguez is bucking up trying to escape but Goldberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T9#
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg stalling.
Rodriguez Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Goldberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldberg 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Goldberg!
David Goldberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Beocca misses with a wild body shot.
Beocca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beocca is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beocca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beocca scores with a spinning back kick!
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Beocca lands.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and Beocca counters with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Beocca as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Beocca misses.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Beocca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Beocca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.#TD2#
Beocca gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Beocca manages to retain guard.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Beocca trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up. #T2#
Rodriguez is trying to control. Beocca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beocca tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rodriguez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rodriguez looking to control but Beocca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Beocca has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rodriguez has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Beocca taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rodriguez doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodriguez Rodriguez!

Event: TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barre.
Barre lands with a slapping head kick.
Barre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Barre throws a head kick that half lands.
Barre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Barre wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Barre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barre throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Barre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Barre counters with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Barre moves out of range.
Barre looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barre. Barre obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Barre sprawls well.
Barre leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
VC Barre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barre misses with a low kick. #T1#
Barre avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
A low kick from Barre is predictable there #TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barre!
Rodriguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Barre is working away. #SUB2#
Rodriguez swings around for an armbar but Barre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rodriguez's guard.
Barre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Barre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barre defends well.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barre defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rodriguez has his foot on Barre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barre works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Barre controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Barre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barre has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Barre wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Barre's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Barre defends easily.
Barre preventing the sweep. #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.
Barre trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
VC Barre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Barre ducks down to avoid it.
Barre half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage!
Barre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barre throws a counter high kick but Rodriguez was just alert enough to avoid it.#T5#
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Barre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barre can pounce on him.
Barre misses with a low kick.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but Barre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Barre.
Barre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barre is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barre was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Barre.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barre moves away.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barre can pounce on him.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Barre.
Barre lands a head kick!
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Barre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barre thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD2#
Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Barre's guard.#T6#
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!
Barre keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez passes Barre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barre trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Barre tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez wants to control but Barre is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Barre is working away.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barre is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Barre misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barre defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Barre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barre scores with a jab.
Rodriguez's coach down at Ragnarok\'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 misses with a body shot.
Barre throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barre.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Barre.
Barre just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Barre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Barre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T9#
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Barre sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barre throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Barre's guard.
Barre wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez passes into half guard. #REVR#
Barre tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Barre is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Barre is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

VC Barre 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.#R2#
Barre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barre as he avoids it easily.
Barre connects with an inside leg kick.
Barre cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Barre moves out of range.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barre but Barre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barre.
Barre avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
A counter left hand to the body from Barre misses its target.
Barre lands an overhand right.
Barre tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Barre connects with a leg kick. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
VC Barre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barre staying out of range there.
Rodriguez shoots in but Barre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Barre moves out of range.
Rodriguez thows a leg kick but Barre checks it
and Barre counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Barre connects with a single shot there.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Barre.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
VC Barre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but Barre pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Barre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barre wants it to stay on the feet.
Barre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Barre counters with a nice leg kick.
Barre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barre as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Barre checks it.
Barre scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barre connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barre feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down. #T3#
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Barre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barre defends it nicely.
Barre throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barre counters with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barre rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Barre is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Barre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriguez off and has taken his back!
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Barre manages to sink in the hooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barre.
Rodriguez Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez tries to escape the position. #T5#
Rodriguez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barre moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rodriguez.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barre trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Barre slows the pace down.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriguez stalling away here and it's allowed Barre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez works over Barre with some ground and pound from guard.
Barre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Barre pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barre is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture.
Barre keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Barre being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Barre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Barre.
Barre stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barre enables Rodriguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T9#
Rodriguez trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barre controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

VC Barre dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Barre. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Barre.
Barre jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Barre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
VC Barre is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Barre moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barre.
Nice takedown defense from Barre. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
It looked like Barre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Barre motions for Rodriguez to come forward. Barre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barre connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Barre.
Barre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barre scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Barre counters with an inside leg kick.
Barre tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barre.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barre as he avoids it easily.
VC Barre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Barre misses with a leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barre moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodriguez.
Barre lands with a nice body punch.
Barre tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barre moves away.
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and Barre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Barre counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Barre to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barre scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Barre. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barre cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Barre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barre stuffs the takedown.
Barre is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs.
Barre with the inside leg kick.
Barre tries a head kick but it misses.
You can see that Rodriguez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Barre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barre was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Barre tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Barre saw that one coming.
Barre throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily. #T3#
Barre stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barre scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Barre does no damage.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Barre saw that one coming.
Barre throws a quick counter head kick but Rodriguez was just out of range.
Barre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barre throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.
Barre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodriguez.
Barre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rodriguez looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barre turns into him and now he's in Rodriguez's guard.
Barre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barre stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Barre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barre passes into side control.
Barre wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriguez manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Barre controlling the pace for now. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Barre maintains control.
Barre controlling from the full mount.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Barre avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.
Barre prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.
Rodriguez manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Barre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barre pulls his head out easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
VC Barre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barre, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... VC Barre!
Our winner, VC Barre, 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.

Event: TOF 34
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez's coach down at Ragnarok'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.
Nielson lands a head shot.
Nielson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nielson swivels and escapes.
Nielson looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Nielson 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 has a takedown stuffed.
Patrick Nielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson throws a low kick, looking for Rodriguez's leg but Rodriguez calmly moves out of range.
Nielson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nielson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nielson is looking to land body kicks.
Rodriguez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Nielson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Nielson's shoulder, as Nielson tries to avoid the shot.
Nielson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Patrick Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nielson's guard.
Nielson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nielson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nielson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Nielson keeps moving.
Rodriguez pushes down on Nielson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Nielson is positioning himself well to prevent Rodriguez advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nielson is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow.
Rodriguez passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Rodriguez controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rodriguez tries to control but Nielson wriggling away.
Nielson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Nielson tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielson is looking to escape.
Nielson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Rodriguez tries to control but Nielson wriggling away.
Nielson wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T5#
Nielson is looking to get to half guard.
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Rodriguez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nielson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nielson and Rodriguez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Nielson is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Nielson is defending well. #T6#
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.
Nielson struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7##SUB#
Nielson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielson is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Nielson is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Nielson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Nielson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patrick Nielson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Nielson.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nielson counters with a low kick, right behind Rodriguez 's knee.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Nielson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nielson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nielson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Nielson throws a head kick that misses.
Nielson moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nielson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodriguez trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom. #T9#
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Nielson blocks nicely.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Nielson is keeping the position.
Nielson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Nielson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodriguez Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nielson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Nielson is keeping him busy.
Nielson trying to control from the bottom.
Nielson tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nielson is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nielson defending well though. #T1#
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Nielson is defending well.
Rodriguez lands strikes from half guard.
Nielson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodriguez being controlled here momentarily.
Nielson looking to control.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nielson has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Nielson.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nielson slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Nielson slips the punch.
Nielson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Nielson stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nielson counters with a straight right hand.
Nielson throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Nielson misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez misses with a jab to the body
and Nielson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nielson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Nielson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodriguez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Nielson moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Nielson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielson.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patrick Nielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Nielson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Nielson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nielson lands a body shot.
Nielson lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Nielson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Nielson feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Nielson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nielson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nielson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Nielson counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Nielson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rodriguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodriguez wants to slow Nielson down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Nielson as he checks the leg kick.
Nielson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.#T5#
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Nielson counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nielson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nielson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodriguez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nielson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriguez is looking to stall here but Nielson recovers full guard.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielson is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Nielson is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Nielson is controlling Rodriguez's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Nielson from controlling successfully. #T7#
Nielson advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Nielson from controlling successfully.
Nielson postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielson wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Nielson misses its target.
Nielson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and Nielson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nielson misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nielson. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt. #TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nielson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielson holds on and takes a little breather.
Nielson 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.#T9#
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriguez trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Nielson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Nielson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nielson misses with the combination.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Nielson is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nielson 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#
Nielson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Nielson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nielson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nielson trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Nielson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nielson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Nielson wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rodriguez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nielson doesn't defend quickly enough and Rodriguez has managed to lock this one up! Can Nielson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rodriguez on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodriguez Rodriguez!

Event: TOF 14
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Archibald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archibald feinted with a counter takedown.
Archibald connects with a body shot.
Archibald looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Archibald moves out of range.
Archibald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Archibald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Archibald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Archibald's guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archibald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriguez has passed into side control.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Archibald blocks the move with his legs.
Archibald is trying to escape the position but Rodriguez is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Archibald is defending well.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Archibald is working from the bottom. #T2#
Archibald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Archibald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Archibald's hands, connecting with Archibald's forehead.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archibald trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up. #T3#
Rodriguez moves nicely into side control.
Archibald is letting Rodriguez control him for a moment.
Archibald can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez trying to control but Archibald is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to finish this one by submission but Archibald is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws some wild stikes that Archibald manages to avoid easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodriguez 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#
Archibald misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control.
Rodriguez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Archibald!
Archibald is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez looking to finish with strikes here!
Archibald wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Archibald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rodriguez mounts Archibald! Really nice guard pass there! #T1#
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.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Archibald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Archibald shrugs it off.
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriguez moves to take his opponent's back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Archibald pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Archibald showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Archibald is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodriguez Rodriguez!

Event: TOF 10
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Rodriguez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grispi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grispi moves away.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grispi manages to avoid it.
Grispi tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Grispi is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Grispi's guard.
Rodriguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grispi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Grispi's legs - danger averted.
Grispi is looking to stand back up but Rodriguez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grispi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grispi trying to control here.
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grispi is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grispi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.#T1#
Grispi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grispi trying to control but Rodriguez postures up. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grispi is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Grispi wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gumburcules Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodriguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grispi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grispi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez passes to side control.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grispi keeps working. #SUB2#
Grispi wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rodriguez has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Grispi's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Grispi is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rodriguez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodriguez Rodriguez!

Event: TOF 3
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Stewart cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Stewart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Stewart sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodriguez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Stewart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Stewart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stewart defends it well.#T2#
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Stewart.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Stewart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stewart tries to get out of the position.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #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 stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.#T4#
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture.
Stewart continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Stewart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Stewart blocks the low kick.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez tries to work over Stewart's front leg with a kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danny Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
A jab from Stewart misses.
Rodriguez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Stewart.
Stewart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Danny Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Stewart scores with a hook.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Stewart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stewart throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stewart defends it well.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Stewart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stewart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Stewart counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Stewart.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stewart with a hook.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
Rodriguez walks into a left hand.
Stewart plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Rodriguez swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Rodriguez face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Stewart!
Danny Stewart decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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