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Event:
AFC 16
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Braxton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Braxton duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Rodriguez has been cut.
Braxton misses with a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Braxton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braxton moves away.
Braxton lands with a big left! Rodriguez is wobbled badly! Braxton comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Rodriguez to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zachary Braxton!
Zachary Braxton is the new middleweight champion!
Zachary Braxton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
AFC 13
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Henderson.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Henderson tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
Henderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Henderson is looking to control Rodriguez's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
Henderson effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
Rodriguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Henderson just leaning against Rodriguez, taking a breather.
Henderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Rodriguez.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Henderson tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Good body shot from Rodriguez.
Henderson stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez digs a right hand into Henderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Henderson's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodriguez.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Henderson taking a breather.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henderson up against the cage.#T4#
Rodriguez letting Henderson take a breather here.
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henderson looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez dominated that 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.
#R2##CL2#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodriguez lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
#T2#
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Rodriguez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Henderson tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Henderson avoiding damage.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Henderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Henderson is looking to control Rodriguez's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Henderson has his back to the cage.
Henderson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Rodriguez.
Henderson is trying to drag Rodriguez to the mat but Rodriguez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodriguez up against the cage.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Rodriguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodriguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Henderson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodriguez can turn it around.
Henderson looking to stall.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodriguez is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Rodriguez.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson wants a takedown.
#T3#
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson has Rodriguez pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henderson tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Rodriguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henderson tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Henderson is pushing Rodriguez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Jackson Rodriguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Henderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson can't get the takedown.
Henderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.
Henderson letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rodriguez being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
Henderson tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henderson.
Stalling in the clinch from Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henderson wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Rodriguez lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Henderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #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.
Henderson tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Henderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
Henderson looking to stall.
Jackson Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chael Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Chael Henderson has been cut.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Henderson trying to stall but Rodriguez improves his position.
Henderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Rodriguez!
Jackson Rodriguez is the new middleweight champion!
Jackson Rodriguez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UFL 2:
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza connects with a jab.#CL#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Souza up against the cage.
Souza blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position. #BC2#
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Rodriguez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McDojo in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza slips under a jab from Rodriguez.#CL#
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Souza.#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Rodriguez forces Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
Souza tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souza has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Rodriguez prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza blocks a body shot from Rodriguez. #T3#
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Souza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.#T4#
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Souza tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
Souza tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Souza digs a good body shot into Rodriguez's ribs.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rodriguez pushes Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez.
Souza is trying to push Rodriguez away but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up
and Souza counters with a one-two to the body.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza staying out of range there.
Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodriguez. Rodriguez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez lands a body shot. #BC2#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Souza lands with a nice body punch.
Souza blocks a jab.#T2#
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Rodriguez. #BC2#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacare Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Rodriguez cracks Souza with an uppercut from hell and Souza crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rodriguez's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#
Souza is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jacare Souza has been cut.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Rodriguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Souza swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez connects with a nice cross there... Souza is looking wobbly and Rodriguez recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Souza to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rodriguez jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Rodriguez!
Jackson Rodriguez retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Jackson Rodriguez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Irving closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Rodriguez digs a right hand into Irving's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irving's gas tank.
Irving tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irving goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Irving blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Irving. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Irving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Irving is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Irving is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Irving's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Irving's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Irving seems unphased.
Irving throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Irving needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Rodriguez catches Irving napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Irving to the canvas!
#ROC2#
Irving is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irving is keeping the position for now.
Irving trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Rodriguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez is looking to pass into half guard but Irving pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Irving is in guard.#REVR#
Irving stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Irving stands up from Rodriguez's guard - Irving perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Irving fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez tries to score with a low kick but Irving moves his leg out of the way.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Irving, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irving tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Irving on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Irving against the cage.
Irving wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Irving is breathing heavily.
Irving looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Irving on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches. #BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Rodriguez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Irving avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez dominated that 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.
#R2#
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Rodriguez forces Irving back against the cage and clinches.
Irving drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez.
Irving fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Irving content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeps control of Irving as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez. #T1#
Irving drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Irving. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Irving throws knees to the body.
Irving trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez cracks Irving with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Rodriguez.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Irving.
#T2#
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson Rodriguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irving is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Irving into the cage.
Irving jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Irving gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Irving.
Irving looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irving misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez. #T3#
Irving has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Irving.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Irving avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Irving's head back.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyrie Irving is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Irving avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Irving takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez lands the left hand.#KD2#
Rodriguez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Irving tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Irving is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irving looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irving seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Irving has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Rodriguez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Irving tumbling to the canvas!
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Irving won't let him.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Irving has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Irving 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.
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!#SU#
Rodriguez is working an open guard so Irving takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irving misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A jab from Rodriguez finds it's way through Irving's defenses.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Irving avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Irving avoids it easily.
Irving scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irving under the eye.
Irving with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Rodriguez!
Jackson Rodriguez is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Jackson Rodriguez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sherman Wilkinson has been cut.
Jackson Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wilkinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodriguez to the mat! Rodriguez manages to get full guard. #SU#
Rodriguez is working an open guard so Wilkinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Wilkinson clinches. #TD2#
Rodriguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wilkinson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez prevents Wilkinson from escaping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T1#
Wilkinson is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Wilkinson tries to escape but Rodriguez is in control.
Rodriguez wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkinson is trying to buck Rodriguez off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Wilkinson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.#T3##SUB#
Wilkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Wilkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilkinson wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
Wilkinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Wilkinson is rocked!
Rodriguez throws a pinpoint strike between Wilkinson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wilkinson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rodriguez scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Rodriguez!
Jackson Rodriguez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Daniel closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Daniel pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daniel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniel finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Rodriguez's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Daniel falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Rodriguez!
A very excited looking Jackson Rodriguez 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Svendsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Svendsen persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Svendsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Svendsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosma Svendsen.
Svendsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Svendsen's head but Svendsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svendsen defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Svendsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Svendsen avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
#BC2#
Svendsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svendsen.
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svendsen momentarily.
#CL2#
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Svendsen. Svendsen maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Svendsen after a bit of a struggle.
Svendsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Svendsen missing with knees to the body.
Svendsen has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Svendsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Svendsen manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Svendsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Svendsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Rodriguez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svendsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Svendsen's legs - danger averted.
Svendsen is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Svendsen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rodriguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svendsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Svendsen moves out of range.
Svendsen throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Svendsen misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Svendsen dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Svendsen's head and hops out.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svendsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svendsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Svendsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svendsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Svendsen's ribcage but misses.
Svendsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Svendsen persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Svendsen looks winded!#CL2#
Svendsen clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Svendsen blocks it.
Rodriguez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Svendsen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svendsen.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Svendsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Svendsen moved out of range.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Svendsen throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Svendsen moves out of range.
Svendsen staying out of range there.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Svendsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svendsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Svendsen counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Svendsen manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Rodriguez takes a swing at Svendsen's ribcage but misses.
Svendsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svendsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svendsen ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Svendsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Svendsen. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Svendsen checks a low kick from Rodriguez.
Svendsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosma Svendsen.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Svendsen has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svendsen but Svendsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Svendsen throws a big counter head kick but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Svendsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svendsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosma Svendsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Svendsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Svendsen is defended easily by Rodriguez.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Svendsen. Svendsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Svendsen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Svendsen shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Svendsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svendsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Svendsen counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svendsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Svendsen checks it well.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Svendsen was well out of range.
Svendsen avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
#T4#
Svendsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Jackson Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Svendsen tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svendsen can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Svendsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svendsen.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svendsen.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svendsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svendsen! But no joy.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Svendsen avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svendsen.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Svendsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Svendsen also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rodriguez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Svendsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Svendsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Svendsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Svendsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodriguez. Rodriguez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Svendsen is just out of range.
Svendsen throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Svendsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Svendsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Svendsen throws out a leg kick but Rodriguez moves out of range and Svendsen only half commits.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Svendsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Svendsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez shoots in but Svendsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSvendsen.
Svendsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosma Svendsen.
Svendsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Jackson Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Svendsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Svendsen tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Svendsen slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a straight right. Svendsen didn't see that one coming.
Svendsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a cross. #ROC#
Svendsen is rocked!#T2#
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svendsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Rodriguez backs off Svendsen throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
Svendsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
A cross from Rodriguez lands.
Rodriguez cracks Svendsen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Svendsen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rodriguez pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Svendsen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Rodriguez!
Jackson Rodriguez 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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