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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Fernadez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Fernadez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Fernadez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernadez pinned against the cage. Fernadez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernadez is looking to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch.
Fernadez connects with a body shot.
Fernadez throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernadez misses with the combination.
Fernadez misses with a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Fernadez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Fernadez.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernadez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernadez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Rodriguez shoots in but Fernadez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernadez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fernadez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernadez missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernadez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fernadez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernadez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Fernadez.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernadez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Diego Fernadez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Rodriguez.
Fernadez misses with a few strikes there.
Fernadez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Fernadez swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodriguez.
Fernadez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernadez lands with a shot to the body.
Fernadez misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernadez avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Fernadez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fernadez misses with a double jab
and Rodriguez counters with a left and a right that stings Fernadez.
Fernadez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernadez is breathing heavily.
Fernadez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernadez defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Fernadez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernadez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Fernadez gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
As Rodriguez tries to get set, Fernadez tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodriguez manages to avoid the attempt.
Fernadez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernadez avoids it really well and circles away.
Fernadez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernadez shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernadez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez controls Fernadez momentarily but Fernadez frees himself.
Fernadez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernadez stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Fernadez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernadez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernadez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fernadez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Fernadez sprawls well.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Fernadez does no damage.
Fernadez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Fernadez dominated that round.
That's time! Fernadez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fernadez looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Fernadez.
Fernadez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fernadez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fernadez's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez tries to keep control of the position but Fernadez is staying busy.
Rodriguez controlling from the back.
Rodriguez struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rodriguez missing with punches from the back.
Fernadez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fernadez covering up well under a barage of strikes.
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 has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fernadez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fernadez is trying to get back to his feet but Rodriguez has full control of the position and if anything, Fernadez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Fernadez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fernadez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez struggling to land strikes to the head as Fernadez covers up.
Rodriguez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fernadez is defending well though. Rodriguez let's go of the attempt for now.
Rodriguez biding his time, controlling Fernadez.
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.
Fernadez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Fernadez jabs Rodriguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Fernadez is avoiding it.
Fernadez is looking to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernadez sprawls well. Fernadez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fernadez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rodriguez can't fight it off and eventually Fernadez manages to take the fight to the floor. Rodriguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernadez defends it easily.
Fernadez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez pulls Fernadez in to control the position.
Fernadez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernadez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Fernadez slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fernadez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernadez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fernadez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernadez defends well.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernadez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez trying to control but Fernadez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Fernadez keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernadez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriguez did well to prevent Fernadez getting side control.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fernadez slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Fernadez trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Fernadez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Fernadez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fernadez is staying active.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Fernadez keeps him under control.
Fernadez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fernadez stalling away here and it's allowed Rodriguez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rodriguez pulls Fernadez in close to prevent any damage.
Fernadez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernadez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fernadez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Fernadez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fernadez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Fernadez!
Diego Fernadez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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