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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Dayne walks into a straight right hand from Chor Thanasukarn.
Dayne fails with the takedown.
Dayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Chor Thanasukarn sprawls well. He's pushed Dayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Chor Thanasukarn tries to sprawl but Dayne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dayne stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chor Thanasukarn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dayne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dayne has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Dayne is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Dayne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruce Dayne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Redd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morris's guard.
Redd controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redd controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Redd forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Redd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morris has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redd not doing much here.
#T2#
Morris wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Redd wants to pass to mount but Morris is defending the position. #SUB2#
Morris is defending against the submission attempts here by Redd.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Redd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Morris pushes Redd off but Redd dives into side control.
Redd throwing strikes but Morris manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB#
Morris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Redd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morris but great work by Redd.#SUB2#
Redd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morris is trying to escape the position but Redd is controlling the position. #T4#
Redd working away.
Redd working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Redd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Redd's guard! Nice work there by Morris!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Redd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Redd misses with a left hand #CL#
and Morris counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Redd decides to pull guard.
Redd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redd 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#
Redd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morris! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd is trying to control Morris's posture but Morris avoids it. #T1#
Redd regains half guard.
Redd manages to get to full guard.
Redd pulls Morris in close to prevent any damage.
Redd doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd pulls Morris in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
Redd wants to stand but Morris is controlling the position. #T3#
Redd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Redd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd wants to stand but Morris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Redd with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redd wants to get up but he can't break Morris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Redd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redd is looking to stand up but Morris won't let him.
Redd 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#
Redd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morris has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redd pinned against the cage. Redd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redd's waist but Redd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morris off to one side. #TD2#
Redd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morris wants to get back to his feet but Redd is dominant here and he's now got Morris's back!
Morris is trying to get back to his feet but Redd has full control of the position and if anything, Morris has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morris doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Redd is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Morris has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Redd has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Morris taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Redd doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Redd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Brooks rushes Franks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks pushes Franks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head. #T1##TD2#
Brooks wants the takedown. Franks is fighting it off but Brooks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Franks's guard against the cage.
Brooks content to stall in guard here.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Franks blocks nicely.
Franks wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him.
Franks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Brooks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brooks. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Brooks stalls from top position.
Franks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Brooks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Franks struggling a bit here.#ES#
Franks throws Brooks to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Brooks rushes Franks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Franks up, before dumping him to the ground. Franks manages to land in guard.
Brooks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Franks keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #T3#
Franks lands a decent shot there.
Brooks postures up in Franks's guard and throws a big left but Franks blocks it.
Franks wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franks looking to control but Brooks passes into half guard.
Brooks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brooks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Franks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Brooks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franks is looking to control Brooks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franks avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Brooks seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brooks 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##TD2#
Brooks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franks keeps working.
Franks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Franks trying to remain calm as Brooks controls from the top position.
Franks is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franks is looking for a sweep.
Franks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Franks is letting Brooks control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Franks some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Franks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Franks trying to remain calm as Brooks controls from the top position.#SU2#
Brooks stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brooks lands in his opponent's guard.
Brooks throws a big right hand that misses.
Franks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brooks is controlling him.
Franks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2##SU2#
Brooks stands and steps away. Franks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Brooks tries to break free but Franks pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brooks pulls Franks into guard.
Brooks seems keen to control Franks's posture.#ES2#
Brooks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Franks shoots in and drives through. Brooks sprawls well.#CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Franks breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Brooks darts in and clinches Franks up against the cage.#TD2#
Brooks drags the fight down to the ground.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brooks seems keen to control Franks's posture.
Franks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Franks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brooks to see if he's OK.#T4#
Franks working the ground and pound but Brooks is defending the strikes.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Franks trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks tries to buck Franks off but Franks is having none of it.
Franks wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Franks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brooks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Franks is trying to get an arm triangle but Brooks is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franks throws out the jab. #TD2#
Brooks shoots in and bounces Franks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brooks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Franks throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franks keeps working.
Franks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brooks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Brooks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franks to his feet. #TD2#
Brooks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Franks throws Brooks to one side and escapes!#T1#
Brooks throws a head kick but Franks moves out of range.
#CL2#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Franks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Franks uses from the top position.
Brooks is trying to keep Franks in close.
Franks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franks trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franks is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Franks defends easily.
#SUB2#
Brooks is looking for a triangle but Franks pushes his legs off easily.
#ES2#
Brooks pushes Franks off and scrambles back to his feet.
John Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Brooks looking to score a takedown here. Franks is defending well but Brooks drives through and ends up in Franks's guard.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franks is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Franks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Franks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Franks has wrist control.
Franks is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brooks dives into side control.
Franks tries to escape but Brooks is in control.
Brooks wants to control but Franks is keeping him busy.
Brooks scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Brooks trying to control the position but Franks is working away.
Brooks is staying tight to Franks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Franks is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Brooks stands up. #TD2#
Brooks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morton Franks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franks wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Brooks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hess makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hess.
Hess looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hess is controlling Rodriguez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hess is controlling Rodriguez's posture.
Hess is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hess is pulling down on Rodriguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriguez, at least for the moment.#T1#
Rodriguez wants to stand but Hess is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess seems keen to control Rodriguez's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hess wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hess trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Rodriguez wants to get up but he can't break Hess's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hess really is a fat lump.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Hess is keeping the position.
Hess is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Hess.
#CL2#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hess looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hess can't do much from the bottom here.
Hess 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.
Hess manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriguez trying to control here.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.#T4#
Rodriguez is trying to keep Hess in close.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Hess is controlling the position.
Hess's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriguez controlling Hess's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Hess keeps moving.
Hess seems keen to control Rodriguez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hess has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Hess keeps moving. #T1#
Hess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hess trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Rodriguez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rodriguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hess's legs.
Hess is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Hess is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hess is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriguez off and has taken his back!#T2#
Rodriguez rolls, trying to escape but Hess keeps control of the position.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hess has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodriguez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hess is not going to allow Rodriguez to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Hess looking to break Rodriguez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rodriguez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hess will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Rodriguez wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rodriguez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hess's arms.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Can Rodriguez hold on?! Hess is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ramon Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Hess is punishing Rodriguez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rodriguez wants to escape the position.
Hess slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodriguez is trying to remain composed but Hess is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Rodriguez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hess controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benjamin Hess will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Hess does no damage. #TD2#
Rodriguez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hess was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodriguez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hess is wriggling around but Rodriguez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Hess is controlling Rodriguez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriguez from advancing to side control.
Hess is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hess holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess is trying to get back to full guard.
Hess is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Hess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hess's head.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hess is trying is best to control the position here.
Hess wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hess manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hess looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hess is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriguez controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Rodriguez pushes Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rodriguez.
#TD2#
Rodriguez jumps guard and drags Hess to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Hess might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hess postures up.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hess passes into side control.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hess landing strikes.
Hess lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
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#
Rodriguez tries to control but Hess manages to take his back.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Hess scores with punches from the back.
Rodriguez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hess softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hess. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hess loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rodriguez hold on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Hess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hess has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Hess!
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