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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurley Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurley Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Renton saw that one coming.
Renton staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Mark Renton has been cut.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Renton.
Rodriguez wants to clinch but Renton slips to the side
and Renton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Renton dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Renton throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renton has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Renton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rodriguez can't fight it off and eventually Renton manages to take the fight to the floor. Rodriguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Renton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Renton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Renton moves into the clinch.
Renton keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Renton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Renton manages to end up in side control.
Rodriguez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Renton is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face as Renton controls the position.
It looks like Renton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Renton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rodriguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Renton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the position but Renton is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Renton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Renton takes a little break here. Rodriguez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton lands a nice forearm strike.
Renton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Renton staying calm.
Rodriguez is trying to buck Renton off.
Renton controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Renton works to advance to full mount. Rodriguez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Renton controlling from the full mount.
Renton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Renton's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renton controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Renton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Renton'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.
Renton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Renton prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Renton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Renton passes into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodriguez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Renton uses his free foot to push down on Rodriguez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodriguez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Renton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Renton content just to control the position here.
Renton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriguez wants to control but Renton is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Renton controlling the position easily from mount.
Renton is landing with some decent strikes but Rodriguez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Renton looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Renton landing punches.
Renton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriguez wants to control but Renton is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton moves to the back.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Renton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rodriguez's body.
Let's hope that Renton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Renton wants to control but Rodriguez manages to buck him off and is now in Renton's guard! Nice work there by Rodriguez!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Renton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez has gone for a leg lock! Renton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Renton advances to half guard.
Renton controlling the pace.
Rodriguez trying to control but Renton postures up.
Renton content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Renton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Renton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Renton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Renton prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Renton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Renton trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Renton controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Renton.
Renton takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Renton's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Renton is controlling the position.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Renton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown.
Renton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Renton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Renton wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Renton controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Renton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez pushes a forearm under Renton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Renton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hurley Rodriguez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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