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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Stiffington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturas Rudokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiffington comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Stiffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturas Rudokas!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiffington lands an overhand right.
Rudokas misses with a takedown
and Stiffington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rudokas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rudokas is staying active underneath Stiffington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rudokas wants to improve his position but Stiffington is controlling well.
Stiffington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rudokas sees it coming and defends easily.
Rudokas actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiffington is taking a breather. Rudokas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rudokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stiffington tries to pass to full mount but Rudokas defends it.
Stiffington seems to be looking for submissions.
Stiffington is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffington is trying to work for a kimura but Rudokas is defending well.
Rudokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rudokas is looking to improve his position.
Rudokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rudokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rudokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Stiffington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stiffington wants to pass to mount but Rudokas is defending the position.
Stiffington seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington seems to be working for a kimura but Rudokas defends the submission attempt.
Rudokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stiffington wants to work for an arm triangle but Rudokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudokas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stiffington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rudokas has given up his back here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudokas trying to control the action but Stiffington just sinks the hooks in.
Rudokas turns into Stiffington and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington keeping moving, preventing Rudokas from controlling successfully.
Rudokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Stiffington is retaining full guard.
Stiffington has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stiffington is pulling down on Rudokas's head. It's preventing any offense from Rudokas, at least for the moment.
Rudokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stiffington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stiffington has his foot on Rudokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rudokas works his way back into a safe position though.
Rudokas won't allow Stiffington to sweep him here.
Stiffington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rudokas stopping the sweep attempt from Stiffington.
Rudokas drops back looking for a leg! Stiffington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stiffington manages to kick Rudokas off! Rudokas jumps back into Stiffington's guard.
Rudokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rudokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudokas wants to pass the guard but Stiffington is keeping the position.
Stiffington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stiffington 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.
Rudokas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stiffington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stiffington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rudokas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stiffington is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudokas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stiffington keeping moving, preventing Rudokas from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Stiffington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rudokas avoids the body shot from Stiffington.
Rudokas slips under a jab from Stiffington.
Rudokas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stiffington counters with a single leg into guard. Rudokas didn't expect that.
Stiffington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stiffington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rudokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rudokas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stiffington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stiffington's back!
Stiffington trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rudokas working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudokas tries to keep control of the position but Stiffington is staying busy.
Stiffington trying to control but not successfully.
Stiffington fending off the submission attempt from Rudokas.
Rudokas has the hooks in. Stiffington is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rudokas is looking for the choke from the back position but Stiffington is controlling his hands well.
Rudokas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stiffington breaks Rudokas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stiffington wants to pass the guard but Rudokas is keeping the position.
Stiffington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rudokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stiffington has managed to get both his arms back between Rudokas's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiffington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stiffington wants to control from the top but Rudokas keeps moving.
Rudokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stiffington wants to pass the guard but Rudokas is keeping the position.
Rudokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stiffington defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rudokas keeping moving, preventing Stiffington from controlling successfully.
Rudokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stiffington defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiffington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rudokas controls Stiffington momentarily but Stiffington frees himself.
Stiffington tries to free his leg and advance position but Rudokas is retaining full guard.
Rudokas keeping moving, preventing Stiffington from controlling successfully.
Stiffington pushing down on Rudokas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rudokas looking for submissions off his back.
Stiffington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rudokas!
Rudokas is squirming around, avoiding Stiffington's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudokas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rudokas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rudokas trying to control here.
Stiffington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rudokas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rudokas is defending against the submission attempts here by Stiffington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rod Stiffington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stiffington dives in and scores a takedown into Rudokas's guard.
Stiffington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stiffington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rudokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stiffington has managed to get both his arms back between Rudokas's legs - danger averted.
Rudokas keeping moving, preventing Stiffington from controlling successfully.
Stiffington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stiffington is working for a kimura but Rudokas is defending it quite comfortably.
Rudokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stiffington moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rudokas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudokas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rudokas is staying active underneath Stiffington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stiffington wants to work for an arm triangle but Rudokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rod Stiffington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stiffington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rudokas is staying active underneath Stiffington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stiffington is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rudokas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rod Stiffington!
A very excited looking Rod Stiffington rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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