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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmons comes to the cage accompanied by San Francisco Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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130 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
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155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Timmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Timmons blocks an elbow strike.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Timmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jordan Timmons has been cut.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Timmons. Timmons maintains the clinch.
Timmons is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmons down to the mat. Timmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmons won't allow it.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmons rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body.
Timmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmons avoids it.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jordan Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timmons managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmons is defending well.
Timmons avoids the elbow strike from Rodriguez, against the cage.
Timmons prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Timmons keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Timmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmons to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rodriguez throws an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmons is defending well for now.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Timmons blocks it.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timmons is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Timmons obliges.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmons forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JJ Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Timmons darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timmons prevents it.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons blocks the elbow strike.
Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Jordan Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Rodriguez.
Timmons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timmons walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Timmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons keeps control of Rodriguez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Timmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Knees in the clinch landing for Timmons.
Timmons gets underhooks to prevent Rodriguez's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Timmons's brow.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Timmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Timmons keeps him there for the moment.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Timmons prevents the takedown attempt.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Timmons is controlling the position.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez misses with an elbow strike.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan Timmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
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!
Timmons scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Timmons has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Timmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Timmons closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Timmons stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Timmons here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Timmons has the dominant position.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmons has double underhooks.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Timmons pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordan Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Rodriguez.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Timmons is controlling him.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timmons to keep the fight standing.
Timmons working Rodriguez over with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timmons avoids it.
Timmons utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Timmons avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons blocks an elbow strike from Rodriguez.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timmons.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timmons prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Timmons managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Timmons lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Timmons has control.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Timmons is controlling the position.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Timmons smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Timmons has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmons has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Timmons has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Timmons clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Timmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Timmons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jordan Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jordan Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Rodriguez.
Timmons is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has Timmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Timmons missing with knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Timmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Timmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Timmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Timmons is controlling the position.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Timmons manages to get underhooks.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Timmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rodriguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Timmons's brow.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Timmons crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Timmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Timmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Knees in the clinch landing for Timmons.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Timmons crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Timmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodriguez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Timmons throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Timmons stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Timmons had his way with JJ Rodriguez in that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Timmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Timmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Timmons has double underhooks.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rodriguez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Timmons has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rodriguez is looking to defend but Timmons has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rodriguez! Timmons pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rodriguez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Timmons!
A determined Jordan Timmons didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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