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Event:
Carnage 44
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Brown wants to clinch up but Farkenheil keeps it at a distance.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Farkenheil circles away.
Sig Farkenheil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Brown rushes Farkenheil and presses him up against the cage.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Farkenheil prevents the takedown attempt.
Farkenheil gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farkenheil looking to slow down the pace here.
Farkenheil can't get the takedown.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown wants to break free but Farkenheil has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Brown wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.#T1#
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farkenheil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farkenheil stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Farkenheil.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farkenheil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farkenheil's corner calls for a 1-2. Farkenheil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.#CL#
Farkenheil gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Farkenheil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farkenheil pinned against the cage. Farkenheil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farkenheil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Farkenheil has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Farkenheil scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farkenheil throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Brown crashing down! Brown tries to stagger back to his feet but Farkenheil just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Brown asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sig Farkenheil!
Tony Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my opponent for a great fight and you, the fans for coming out to support us. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Farkenheil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farkenheil misses with a body punch
and Stevens counters with a body kick.
Farkenheil throws a body punch but Stevens moves out of range. #TD2#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stevens landing with the ground and pound.
Stevens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stevens trying to control but Farkenheil is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Farkenheil is trying to control the position here. Stevens has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Farkenheil tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Stevens jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Stevens!
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Event:
LH14: Jackson vs Jigsawz
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Farkenheil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farkenheil stalks Hunt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunt's face. Hunt staggers backwards, shaken.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Farkenheil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Farkenheil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt is looking for the big counter here.
Farkenheil on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Farkenheil moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Farkenheil finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Sig Farkenheil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farkenheil cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Farkenheil just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farkenheil.
Farkenheil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Farkenheil misses the target.
Farkenheil misses with a body shot
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farkenheil.
#T1#
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Farkenheil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Farkenheil staying out of range there.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Farkenheil. Farkenheil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Farkenheil.
Sloppy strikes from Farkenheil. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Farkenheil finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Farkenheil misses with a wild combination.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farkenheil lands with a nice combination. Hunt backs away looking to recover.
Farkenheil misses the shot to the body.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farkenheil throws out the jab.
Farkenheil throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Farkenheil sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Farkenheil avoids it this time.
Farkenheil scores with a jab to the body.
Farkenheil connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Farkenheil misses the body punch #CL2#
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
Farkenheil tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farkenheil.
Farkenheil blocking some punches.
Farkenheil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farkenheil's efforts to push away.
Hunt has Farkenheil pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Farkenheil is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt tries a body shot but Farkenheil blocks it.
Farkenheil fails to pull guard.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farkenheil backwards.
Farkenheil tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Farkenheil drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sig Farkenheil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt is pressed up against the cage. Farkenheil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farkenheil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farkenheil momentarily.
Farkenheil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Good standup being displayed there by Farkenheil as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Farkenheil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Farkenheil misses with the combination.
Farkenheil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farkenheil lands with a nice body punch.
Farkenheil thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt looks winded!
Farkenheil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farkenheil lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Farkenheil moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Farkenheil connects with a jab.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Farkenheil misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Farkenheil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt thuds his right hand into Farkenheil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD#
Farkenheil sends Hunt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Farkenheil is motioning to the referee to let Hunt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Farkenheil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Farkenheil digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farkenheil.
Farkenheil throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Farkenheil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Farkenheil is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farkenheil lands with a right hand.
Farkenheil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farkenheil.
Farkenheil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Farkenheil throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Farkenheil here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Farkenheil cracks Hunt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hunt falls backwards against the cage. Farkenheil follows up with more strikes that drop Hunt to his knees. Farkenheil keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hunt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sig Farkenheil!
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Event:
LH9: Schmo vs Hackett
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Joutsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farkenheil scores with a three punch combo!
Joutsen throws a hook but Farkenheil avoids it easily.
Joutsen avoids the body shot from Farkenheil.
Joutsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joutsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farkenheil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joutsen misses with a hook
and Farkenheil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Farkenheil lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farkenheil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joutsen throws a jab when Farkenheil was well out of range.
Farkenheil slips under a jab from Joutsen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joutsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joutsen throws a hook but Farkenheil blocks it.
Farkenheil connects with a body shot.
We've been informed that Farkenheil has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Farkenheil tries to bum rush Joutsen with a series of wild strikes but Joutsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Farkenheil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joutsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farkenheil to score with a decent uppercut.
Joutsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farkenheil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farkenheil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joutsen.#T1#
Joutsen misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Farkenheil - just one landing.
Farkenheil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Farkenheil.
Joutsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farkenheil.
A slow jab from Joutsen misses its intended target.
Farkenheil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joutsen with a body shot.
Farkenheil slips a straight right by Joutsen.
Farkenheil slips under a jab from Joutsen.
Joutsen walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Joutsen throws a looping overhand right but Farkenheil ducks down to avoid it.
Joutsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farkenheil finds it's way round the side to connect with Joutsen's head.
Joutsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Farkenheil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farkenheil scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Joutsen is rocked!
Joutsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Joutsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joutsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joutsen seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Farkenheil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joutsen.
Farkenheil lands an overhand right.
Farkenheil thuds a left hand into Joutsen's body.
Farkenheil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Farkenheil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joutsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Farkenheil throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Joutsen stumbling backwards into the cage! Joutsen bounces back off the cage towards Farkenheil, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Farkenheil lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Farkenheil celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sig Farkenheil!
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Event:
LH5: Houghton vs Karhu
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Farkenheil fails with the takedown.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farkenheil shoots in for a double leg but Kent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Farkenheil is just out of range.#CL2#
Kent moves into range and clinches up with Farkenheil.
Kent unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farkenheil lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farkenheil is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kent is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sig Farkenheil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farkenheil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
Kent looking to throw knees to the head but Farkenheil is blocking nicely.
Kent with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sig Farkenheil has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent jerks Farkenheil's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Farkenheil drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kent goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kent because Farkenheil was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Clark Kent!
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Event:
LH3: Strife vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Farkenheil misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rodrigues counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Farkenheil has the dominant position.
Farkenheil taking a breather.
Farkenheil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Farkenheil stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues tries to score a body lock takedown but Farkenheil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodrigues lands a body punch.
Farkenheil is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sig Farkenheil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Farkenheil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodrigues smiles and moves away.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farkenheil swivels and escapes.
Farkenheil with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Farkenheil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Farkenheil tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodrigues is pulling down on Farkenheil's head. It's preventing any offense from Farkenheil, at least for the moment.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Farkenheil from controlling successfully. #T2#
Farkenheil looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Rodrigues has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Farkenheil has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rodrigues is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rodrigues gets control of Farkenheil's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodrigues will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Rodrigues is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Rodrigues throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farkenheil's elbow.
Farkenheil tries to circle away but Rodrigues has him pinned against the cage.
Rodrigues's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodrigues's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Farkenheil tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks with his arms.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Farkenheil manages to get underhooks.
Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farkenheil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farkenheil avoiding damage as Rodrigues throws knees to the body.
Rodrigues changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farkenheil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Farkenheil off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Farkenheil.#T4##CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rodrigues jumps into guard, dragging Farkenheil to the mat.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Farkenheil in close.
#ES2#
Rodrigues has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Farkenheil is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.
Farkenheil misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farkenheil avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Rodrigues has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farkenheil uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farkenheil stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhefersson Rodrigues 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#
Farkenheil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farkenheil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farkenheil.
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Farkenheil sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Farkenheil.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farkenheil fails to land with a series of punches.
Farkenheil is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farkenheil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sig Farkenheil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.#T1#
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Farkenheil sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Farkenheil, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Farkenheil against the cage but Farkenheil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Farkenheil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
Farkenheil shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farkenheil tries to pull guard but Rodrigues holds him up against the cage and eventually Farkenheil drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodrigues avoiding damage.
Rodrigues keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farkenheil's efforts to push away.#T2#
Farkenheil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodrigues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farkenheil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Farkenheil has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Farkenheil pushes him back against the cage.
Farkenheil is trying to drag Rodrigues to the mat but Rodrigues just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farkenheil prevents it.
Farkenheil prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Rodrigues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Farkenheil blocks it.
Rodrigues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farkenheil tries to pull guard but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Farkenheil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Farkenheil dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sig Farkenheil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Farkenheil shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Farkenheil throws a quick counter head kick but Rodrigues was just out of range.
Farkenheil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farkenheil throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farkenheil 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 Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farkenheil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Farkenheil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Farkenheil throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.
Farkenheil is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues throws a fast counter high kick but Farkenheil manages to duck under it in time.
Farkenheil looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Farkenheil back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jhefersson Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rodrigues goes for a double leg but Farkenheil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farkenheil continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Farkenheil breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - Farkenheil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farkenheil 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 Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farkenheil tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Farkenheil throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Farkenheil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sig Farkenheil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.
Farkenheil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Farkenheil misses with a wild combination.
Farkenheil looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
Farkenheil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Rodrigues rushes Farkenheil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to drag Farkenheil to the mat but Farkenheil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Rodrigues manages to pull guard.
Farkenheil is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.#SUB2#
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SU#
Farkenheil gets to his feet - Rodrigues follows without any prompting.
Farkenheil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Farkenheil.#CL#
Farkenheil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues'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.
Farkenheil throws a head punch that misses. #T3##TD#
Farkenheil jumps guard and drags Rodrigues to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Farkenheil.
Rodrigues is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farkenheil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigues on the ground.
Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Farkenheil is working an open guard so Rodrigues takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Farkenheil shows good takedown defense.
Sig Farkenheil is winning the standup battle so far.
Farkenheil shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Rodrigues clinches up with Farkenheil and pushes him back against the cage.
Farkenheil tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodrigues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farkenheil keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodrigues leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Farkenheil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farkenheil is pressed up against the cage. Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farkenheil down to the mat. Farkenheil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farkenheil wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Sig Farkenheil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jhefersson Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farkenheil misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues wants to counter the offense by Farkenheil and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sig Farkenheil.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhefersson Rodrigues!
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