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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olegerio Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olegerio Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Sutton!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutton throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez tests Sutton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sutton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rodriguez - the referee stops the clock and Sutton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rodriguez. Sutton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stands up and beckons Sutton to his feet.
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Sutton back into the cage.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sutton backwards.
Rodriguez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jim Sutton has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutton's defenses.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Sutton drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sutton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sutton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sutton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sutton jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Olegerio Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Sutton.
Sutton is trying to break free.
Sutton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sutton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Sutton's ribcage.
Sutton looks winded!
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Sutton blocks it.
Sutton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutton is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sutton tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Sutton drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sutton backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside.
Sutton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sutton takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodriguez pushes Sutton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sutton is trying to force a seperation but Rodriguez has the dominant position.
Rodriguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Rodriguez.
Sutton can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Rodriguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sutton managing to block the knees to the body from Rodriguez.
Sutton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sutton jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sutton up against the cage.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Sutton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Sutton avoids the damage to the body.
Rodriguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sutton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sutton circles away.
Sutton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sutton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Rodriguez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sutton. That did some damage!
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but Sutton takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutton works the jab nicely.
Sutton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sutton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sutton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodriguez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sutton scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olegerio Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Sutton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sutton gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sutton backwards.
Rodriguez has Sutton pressed against the cage, preventing Sutton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez tries to stall but Sutton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that stopped Sutton in his tracks for a moment.
Sutton wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Olegerio Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Sutton.
Rodriguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sutton tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Sutton is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sutton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sutton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sutton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodriguez looking to throw knees to the head but Sutton is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutton can do to turn this around?
Sutton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sutton letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Rodriguez lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Jim Sutton's cut even more.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutton tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Sutton shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside that Sutton shrugs off.
Rodriguez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sutton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sutton takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rodriguez lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rodriguez obliges.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sutton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olegerio Rodriguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Rodriguez.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rodriguez.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodriguez stalling against the cage.
Rodriguez is pressed up against the cage. Sutton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodriguez down to the mat. Rodriguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sutton tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rodriguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a head kick!
The cut above Jim Sutton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodriguez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sutton is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olegerio Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Sutton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sutton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sutton slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Olegerio Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sutton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rodriguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Sutton won't want to take too many of those.
Sutton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sutton avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sutton tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
Sutton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olegerio Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Sutton.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sutton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutton wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sutton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sutton takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodriguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sutton backwards.
Sutton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Sutton won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a right hand.
Rodriguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that stopped Sutton in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez has Sutton pushed against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Sutton won't want to take too many of those.
Rodriguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriguez crunches a lovely knee into Sutton's ribcage.
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutton's defenses.
Rodriguez stalling against the cage.
Sutton is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Sutton is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodriguez is leaning against Sutton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodriguez lands a left hand.
Sutton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Sutton in a clinch.
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sutton's defenses.
Jim Sutton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sutton successfully pulls guard.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sutton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Sutton in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sutton controlling the position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Sutton is working from the bottom.
Sutton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jim Sutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olegerio Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olegerio Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olegerio Rodriguez!
After the big win, Olegerio Rodriguez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GREEN!160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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