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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jowell Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salva Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Jon ft Swizz Beats - I DO. Cruz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kreator - Phobia. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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209 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jowell Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salva Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jowell Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salva Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cruz has Rodriguez pulled in close to control his posture.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Rodriguez being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cruz wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is controlling Rodriguez's posture.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Cruz 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.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz pulls Rodriguez in to control the position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez trying to move into half guard but instead Cruz has managed to sweep!
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Salva Cruz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salva Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz has control of Rodriguez's left arm, preventing Rodriguez from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Rodriguez any problems.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz pulls Rodriguez in to control the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Cruz is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Cruz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Salva Cruz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Jowell Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruz counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Cruz to work.
Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salva Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cruz gets a clinch.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cruz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cruz keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Cruz stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jowell Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz lands a right hand.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
It looks like Jowell Rodriguez has been cut.
Cruz connects with a knee to the head.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The is referee keeping an eye on Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz scores with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
Cruz scores with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
The is referee keeping an eye on Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jowell Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz with a knee to the head.
Cruz scores with a knee to the head.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz scores with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salva Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salva Cruz!
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