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Event:
DUEL#116 Kapaldi vs Saibot
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Moretti forces Rondo back against the cage and clinches.
Rondo's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rondo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moretti has Rondo pressed against the cage, preventing Rondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Rondo breaks the clinch.
Moretti tries to clinch up but Rondo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rondo is looking for the big counter here.
A left and a right from Rondo both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Moretti darts in and clinches Rondo up against the cage.#BC#
Moretti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Moretti pushes Rondo up against the cage in a clinch.
Moretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moretti.
Rondo is trying to force a seperation but Moretti has the dominant position.
Moretti lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moretti working aggressively here.
Moretti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rondo backwards. #ROC#
Rondo is rocked!
Moretti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Moretti finish him?
Moretti lands an uppercut.
Rondo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moretti creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rondo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rondo drops to his knees and Moretti pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuba Moretti!
Cuba Moretti gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
DUEL#107 oCrazy vs Sigit
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Huia lands an overhand right.
Huia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rondo's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rondo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Huia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondo throws out a loose jab but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rondo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Rondo does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Huia.#TD#
Huia scores with a takedown into Rondo's guard.
Huia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rondo wants to get back to his feet but Huia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Rondo wants to get back to his feet but Huia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Huia controlling from the top position.
Huia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rondo for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huia continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huia moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Rondo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Huia, right into the meat.
Huia lands a body shot.
Rondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huia swinging wildly here.
Huia lands a high kick!
Rondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Huia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huia controlling the action here.
Huia passes to full mount! #T3#
Huia controlling the position easily from mount.
Rondo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Huia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rondo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Huia controlling the pace for now.
Rondo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Huia content just to control the position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rondo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huia scores with a leg kick.
Rondo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rondo avoids the body shot from Huia.
Wiremu Huia is winning the standup battle so far.
Huia scores with a leg kick.
#KD#
Huia lands a head kick that stumbles Rondo and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Rondo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rondo is still in real trouble! Can Huia finish him?
Huia forces his way into half guard.
Huia trying to control the pace. #ES2#
Rondo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Huia fakes the body blow, causing Rondo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rondo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wiremu Huia!
During a confident post fight interview, Wiremu Huia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC Live 43
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Rondo misses with a double jab.
Rondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rondo up against the cage.
Gonzalez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Gonzalez jumps guard and drags Rondo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Rondo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonzalez, up you get!
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rondo counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rondo misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Rondo fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rondo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez is working Rondo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rondo keeps moving.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is working Rondo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rondo has wrist control.
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzalez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez 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. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rondo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rondo scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Rondo.
Gonzalez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rondo misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Rondo fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Gonzalez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez cracks Rondo with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rondo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rondo wants to stand up but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Rondo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Gonzalez 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#
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Rondo.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez is trying to drag Rondo to the mat but Rondo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez has Rondo pressed against the cage, preventing Rondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzalez keeps control of Rondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Gonzalez has hold of one of Rondo's legs. Rondo is fighting the takedown attempt but Gonzalez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rondo keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Rondo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rondo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gonzalez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez prevents Rondo from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez working some strikes from top position.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rondo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez is pushing down on Rondo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rondo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzalez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gonzalez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rondo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Gonzalez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Rondo is rocked!
Gonzalez trying to control the pace.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rondo is in trouble now - Gonzalez has advanced to mount!
Gonzalez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
BOOM! Gonzalez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonzalez postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rondo badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gonzalez around the waist but Gonzalez pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gonzalez is the winner by TKO! Gonzalez jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Gonzalez!
A relieved looking Edgar Gonzalez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 254
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rondo scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Rondo working aggressively here.
Rondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Rondo misses with some punches.
Gonzalez effectively controlling the action here.
Rondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Rondo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Rondo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonzalez, up you get!
Rondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Rondo.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rondo swivels and escapes.
Rondo works Gonzalez's body with a nice hook.
Rondo misses with the combination.
Rondo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gonzalez tumbling to the canvas! Rondo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gonzalez was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Rondo!
Ricky Rondo 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:
CEFC Live 40
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Rondo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rondo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arial misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Arial closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Arial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Arial.
Arial counters with a body kick.
Arial's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Arial's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arial tries to clinch but Rondo moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Arial. No joy for Rondo on that attempt.
Dex Arial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rondo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rondo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rondo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rondo fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Arial clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Arial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
No joy there for Rondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rondo lands an overhand right.
Arial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rondo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rondo misses with a wild combination.
Arial misses with a lunging right hand
and Rondo counters with a two punch combo.
Rondo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rondo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rondo throws a right hand that Arial ducks under and follows up with a left that Arial also avoids with ease.
Rondo doesn't manage to clinch there - Arial circles away.
Arial takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rondo wants to clinch up but Arial keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Rondo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arial gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arial takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Rondo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Arial's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rondo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Arial misses.
Rondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arial.
Rondo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rondo scores with a hook to the body. Arial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Arial clinches up against the cage.
Arial stalling the fight.
Rondo avoiding damage.
#T3#
Rondo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Arial's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Arial has closed the distance and engaged Rondo in a clinch.
Arial missing with knees to the body.
Arial stalling in the clinch but Rondo improves position. #BC2#
Arial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Rondo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arial taking a breather.
Arial manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4##BC#
Rondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arial takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rondo misses with a few strikes there.
Arial tries to clinch up
letting Rondo counter with a right hand.
Rondo throws a series of punches but Arial avoids them all with ease.
Arial tries to clinch there but Rondo circles away.
#CL#
Arial tries to keep at a distance but Rondo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arial has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rondo after a bit of a struggle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rondo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arial fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Arial misses
and Rondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arial closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rondo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rondo blocks a head kick by Arial.
Rondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arial can do to turn this around?
Rondo tests Arial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rondo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arial goes for a double leg but Rondo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rondo continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arial swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rondo counters with a straight right hand.
Rondo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Arial is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rondo connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Arial out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Rondo!
A less than humble Ricky Rondo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 107
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Rondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Rondo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dos Santos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rondo lands with a good body shot.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rondo.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Rondo with that takedown attempt.
Rondo misses with a wild combination.
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!
Jab, jab by Rondo - just one landing.
Rondo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##TD2#
Rondo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rondo wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos dodges the ground and pound from Rondo.
Rondo working the ground and pound but Dos Santos is defending the strikes.
Dos Santos wants to control but Rondo postures up.
Rondo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Rondo working away.
Rondo looks up at the clock and then as Dos Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rondo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rondo is trying to move to mount but Dos Santos reverses beautifully and ends up in Rondo's guard. #T2#
Rondo wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Santos 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.
Rondo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos. #T3#
Dos Santos throwing strikes from guard but Rondo blocks nicely.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2#
Rondo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rondo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Dos Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Rondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rondo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rondo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rondo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rondo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rondo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rondo 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#
Rondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Despite the aggression on Rondo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice cross by Rondo.
Rondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Rondo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dos Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Rondo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dos Santos tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rondo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Rondo tries to pass.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Rondo trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Rondo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rondo wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rondo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Rondo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricky Rondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rondo misses with the combination.
#T2#
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
Rondo throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Rondo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dos Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Dos Santos's guard now, I'm sure.
Rondo postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Rondo won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Rondo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rondo looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dos Santos 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. #T3#
Dos Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rondo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricky Rondo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dos Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rondo is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up. #ES2#
Rondo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Rondo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rondo breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Rondo as Dos Santos shoots in.
Rondo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Santos with a body shot.
Rondo works the jab nicely.
Rondo lands a two punch combo.
Cicero Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rondo scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rondo drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Rondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Rondo. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Rondo sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo shoots and misses #TD#
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rondo!
Rondo can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Dos Santos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos throws a strike aimed at the side of Rondo's head but Rondo avoids it well.#ES2#
Rondo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Rondo stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice takedown defense from Dos Santos. No joy for Rondo on that attempt.
Dos Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rondo sprawls and moves away.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Rondo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rondo as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rondo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dos Santos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dos Santos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ricky Rondo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rondo trying to remain calm as Dos Santos controls from the top position.
Rondo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rondo is trying to escape the mount.
Dos Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Rondo is trying to stand.#T3#
Rondo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos landing strikes from the mount.
Dos Santos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rondo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rondo looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Dos Santos working a defensive guard here.
Rondo wants to get up but he can't break Dos Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rondo trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rondo is now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Rondo.
Well Rondo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rondo!
Ricky Rondo 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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Event:
CEFC Live 37
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Rondo feints with a jab and clips Gagnon right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Gagnon is sent crashing into the canvas and Rondo leaps in for the kill! Gagnon tries to get to his feet but Rondo is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Gagnon is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rondo!
After the fight, Ricky Rondo 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.
Mike Gagnon was interviewed post fight and said 'These things happen'.
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Event:
CEFC 244
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Rondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rondo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rondo stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Rondo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rondo has a takedown stuffed.
Cicero Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rondo.
Rondo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricky Rondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Rondo sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Rondo clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Rondo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
#T1##BC2#
Rondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rondo drives through and clinches with Dos Santos against the cage.
Dos Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rondo.
Dos Santos is working for takedown but Rondo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rondo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rondo manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rondo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rondo.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Rondo breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Rondo shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Rondo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rondo defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Rondo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Rondo.
Nice uppercut lands for Rondo. That snapped Dos Santos's head back.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rondo.
Rondo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dos Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rondo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Dos Santos prevents Rondo from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Santos prevents Rondo from getting back to his feet.
Rondo managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dos Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
Dos Santos throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rondo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Rondo moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Rondo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dos Santos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rondo as he avoids it easily.
Rondo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rondo tries to clinch but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Rondo is looking to clinch.
Rondo dives in for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rondo clobbers Dos Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rondo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dos Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rondo wants to clinch.
Rondo throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rondo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rondo.#CUT2#
It looks like Cicero Dos Santos has been cut.
Rondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rondo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rondo wants it to stay on the feet.
Rondo leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cicero Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rondo is defended easily by Dos Santos.#T1#
Rondo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rondo lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Dos Santos gets tackled into the cage by Rondo. Rondo maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Rondo pulls guard effortlessly.
Rondo wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Dos Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Santos distracts Rondo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Santos 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Rondo's guard.#ES2#
Rondo pushes Dos Santos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3##TD#
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rondo is trying to defend but Dos Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rondo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dos Santos manages to mount him!
Dos Santos controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rondo for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Dos Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rondo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rondo wants to get back to his feet.
Rondo tries to lock up and control but Dos Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dos Santos controlling his opponent.
Rondo tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cicero Dos Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rondo shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rondo misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rondo 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.
Dos Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rondo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dos Santos escapes and throws Rondo's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Rondo tries to improve position but can't.
Dos Santos taking a breather here.
Ricky Rondo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rondo is looking for a sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rondo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cicero Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dos Santos working away.
Dos Santos controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Rondo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Rondo sprawls well.
Rondo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dos Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rondo's guard.
Rondo is wriggling around but Dos Santos manages to pass to half guard.
Rondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Dos Santos slips a nice elbow through Rondo's hands, connecting with Rondo's forehead.#T4#
Rondo is looking to control Dos Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rondo avoid being mounted?
Dos Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Dos Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Dos Santos there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicero Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rondo 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rondo!
Ricky Rondo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rondo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrett, pushing him back against the cage.
Barrett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rondo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barrett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rondo prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Rondo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rondo's efforts to push away.#BC#
Barrett breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Rondo throws a body punch but Barrett moves out of range.
It looked like Barrett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrett fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barrett.
Danga de danga de dang - Rondo scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergio Barrett has been cut.
OH! Barrett has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Rondo smells blood and charges in for the finish! Rondo unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Barrett sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Rondo!
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