 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
EVO 282: Garret vs Shota
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kure throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kure takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kure.
Kure is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kure takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Kure closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodrigo quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kure seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kure throwing shots but Rodrigo is blocking nicely.
Kure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kure working over Rodrigo with some ground and pound. Rodrigo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kure with the ground and pound but Rodrigo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kure throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Kure with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodrigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kure chips away with some ground and pound.
Kure throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigo blocks nicely.
Rodrigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kure is one step ahead there.
Kure works over Rodrigo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kure won't allow Rodrigo to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kure postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigo's brow.
Rodrigo wants to stand up but Kure is controlling him.
Kure preventing the sweep.
Kure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kure scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kure stands up over Rodrigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kure postures up in Rodrigo's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigo blocks it.
Kure wants to control from the top but Rodrigo keeps moving.
Kure prevents Rodrigo from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigo 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kure wants to control from the top but Rodrigo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rodrigo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kure defends well.
Kure throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kure's guard. Nice move by Rodrigo!#REVB#
Kure bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigo's guard. #REVR#
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kure.
Kure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kure stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo.
Kure makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kure makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Kure postures up in Rodrigo's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigo blocks it.
Kure has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodrigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kure stands up over Rodrigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodrigo controls Kure momentarily but Kure frees himself.
Kure scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kure is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigo has wrist control.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses.
Kure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kure connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that round.
That's time! Kure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo cracks a nice hook into Kure's ribs.
Kure will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kure ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodrigo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kure.
Kure looks for a takedown but Rodrigo sprawls well.
Kure takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Krejzi Kure has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kure seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rodrigo throws a series of strikes that have Kure backpedaling.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kure counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Kure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kure lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodrigo is looking to stand up but Kure isn't so interested in that idea.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses.
Kure throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigo blocks nicely.
Kure working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodrigo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krejzi Kure overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Rodrigo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kure pushes down on Rodrigo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kure looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kure connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigo's temple.
Kure is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodrigo!
Kure looking to finish Rodrigo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rodrigo!
Kure with shots to the head and body - Rodrigo looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
BOOM! Kure connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kure breaks from Rodrigo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kure breaks from Rodrigo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Rodrigo is rocked!
Kure lands a nice shot to the head.
Rodrigo is still in real trouble! Can Kure finish him?#T3#
Rodrigo is trying to stand.
Kure with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kure.
Kure lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodrigo hang on?
Rodrigo is trying to escape the mount.
Kure lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Rodrigo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kure lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kure scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kure cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kure takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kure pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Rodrigo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kure lands a nice shot to the head.
Kure looking to finish Rodrigo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rodrigo!
Kure lands a big shot to the head and Rodrigo winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Krejzi Kure!
An out of breath Krejzi Kure thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pablo Rodrigo was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EVO 272: Cortes vs Tsoi 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigo cracks Bujol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Bujol on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodrigo tries to clinch up
and Bujol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Rodrigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bujol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bujol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bujol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bujol avoiding damage.
Rodrigo lands a right hand.
A short left from Bujol. #BC2#
Bujol manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bujol lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Rodrigo has been cut.
Bujol swings for the body but Rodrigo moves out of range.
Bujol misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Bujol throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Rodrigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bujol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sergio Bujol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bujol misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Bujol is having none of it.
Bujol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigo.
Bujol doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigo circles away.
A jab from Rodrigo misses.
Bujol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Bujol. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bujol circles away.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Rodrigo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Bujol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bujol has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo.
I was talking to Rodrigo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rodrigo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Rodrigo looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Bujol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bujol tries to work over Rodrigo's front leg with a kick but Rodrigo checks it.
Rodrigo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bujol lands a head shot.
Rodrigo tries to clinch up but Bujol circles away and keeps his distance.
Bujol wants to clinch up but Rodrigo keeps it at a distance.
Bujol just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRodrigo.
Bujol works Rodrigo's body with a nice hook.
Bujol misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigo misses the target.
Rodrigo avoids the body shot from Bujol.
Bujol fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodrigo in the body.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigo is just out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a looping left.
Rodrigo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodrigo lands a nice hook to Bujol's body. Bujol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodrigo scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Rodrigo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bujol throws a body punch but Rodrigo moves out of range.
Bujol looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigo is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rodrigo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Bujol clinches.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Rodrigo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigo's elbow.
Rodrigo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bujol.
Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bujol's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Bujol.
Bujol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigo scores with a shot to the side of Bujol's head. #BC#
Rodrigo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigo feints a jab promting Bujol to slip. Rodrigo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bujol slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bujol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bujol throws a body punch but Rodrigo moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bujol misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bujol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigo throws out a loose jab but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bujol tries to clinch up.
Bujol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bujol throws a one two combo.
Bujol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Bujol.
Rodrigo misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Bujol misses its intended target.
Bujol lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot
and Bujol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bujol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Bujol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodrigo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rodrigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bujol fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodrigo in the body.
Rodrigo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Rodrigo instigates a clinch.
Rodrigo pushes Bujol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigo prevents a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bujol takes a shot to the head.
Rodrigo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
Bujol can't break the clinch.
Bujol throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigo lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bujol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigo prevents a body shot from Bujol.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bujol tries to work over Rodrigo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigo fails to land.
Pablo Rodrigo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bujol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bujol tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Rodrigo wants to stall.
Bujol stalling against the cage.
Rodrigo scores with a shot to the side of Bujol's head.
Bujol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bujol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bujol.
Bujol misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bujol.
Bujol blocks a body shot from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo blocking some punches.
Rodrigo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bujol controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Bujol.
Rodrigo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC#
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo throws out a powerful jab.
Rodrigo cracks Bujol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bujol loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigo slips the punch.
A big left from Rodrigo misses. #CL2#
Bujol moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigo misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Bujol to work.
Rodrigo tries to throw a body punch but Bujol avoids it by throwing Rodrigo back against the cage. #BC#
Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bujol sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodrigo tries to clinch up.
Rodrigo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodrigo avoids the body shot from Bujol.
#T3#
Rodrigo misses with the combination.
Bujol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigo slips a straight right by Bujol.
Bujol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sergio Bujol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bujol slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigo.
#CL#
Rodrigo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bujol breaks from the clinch.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigo moves away.
Rodrigo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bujol to score with a decent uppercut.
Bujol takes one to the chin there.
Rodrigo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bujol swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigo.
A slow jab from Bujol misses its intended target. #T4#
Bujol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigo throws a combination that misses
and Bujol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bujol tries to clinch up but Rodrigo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bujol tries to bum rush Rodrigo with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo misses with a wild combination.
Bujol stuns Rodrigo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodrigo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Bujol is having none of it.
Rodrigo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bujol is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigo rather than just go for the knockout.
Bujol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Bujol clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodrigo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bujol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigo moves away.
Good shot there by Bujol.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
Rodrigo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bujol misses with a straight left.
Bujol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bujol lands a nice shot to the body.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Bujol as he checks the leg kick.
Bujol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodrigo blocks the body kick.
As Bujol looks to move away, Rodrigo throws a big counter combo but Bujol just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo thows a body kick. Bujol tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bujol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigo slips a straight right by Bujol.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Rodrigo misses with a wild combination.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination. Bujol sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bujol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bujol swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigo lands a head shot.
Rodrigo ducks under a wild hook from Bujol.
Rodrigo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodrigo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodrigo misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Rodrigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigo throws a big counter combination but Bujol scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bujol tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Rodrigo counters by clinching up. #T2##BC#
Rodrigo breaks the clinch.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Bujol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigo.
Bujol dodges the punch combination from Rodrigo.
Bujol looks to land a body kick but Rodrigo moved away.
That kick from Bujol tenderised Rodrigo's leg. Rodrigo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bujol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bujol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bujol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bujol throws a combination. Rodrigo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bujol lands a nice shot to the body.
Bujol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bujol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigo. #T3#
Bujol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bujol! But no joy.
Bujol digs a good body shot into Rodrigo's ribs.#CL2#
Bujol has Rodrigo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bujol tries a body shot but Rodrigo blocks it.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodrigo.#BC#
Rodrigo breaks the clinch.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bujol takes a swing at Rodrigo's ribcage but misses.
Bujol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bujol swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigo.
A swing and a miss from Bujol.
A quick step to the side and Rodrigo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bujol. Rodrigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bujol misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Bujol walks into a jab.
Bujol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo tries to clinch there but Bujol circles away.
Rodrigo wants to clinch up but Bujol keeps it at a distance.
Bujol throws a lazy head kick
and Rodrigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Bujol. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bujol just misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol wants to clinch up but Rodrigo keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bujol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigo is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigo lands a nice hook to Bujol's body. Bujol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodrigo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergio Bujol.
I think Bujol has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Bujol!
Sergio Bujol decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Pablo Rodrigo had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Infinity: 155 tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Tonga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
Rodrigo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonga tries a quick counter leg kick but Rodrigo is wise to it.#CL2#
Tonga moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigo.
Rodrigo prevents a body shot from Tonga.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tonga fails to land.
Tonga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodrigo scores with a shot to the side of Tonga's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tonga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonga.
Tonga presses Rodrigo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodrigo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Tonga.
Rodrigo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigo.
Tonga struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigo controls his hands.
Rodrigo misses with a body punch.
Tonga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonga lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigo backwards.
Tonga prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Tonga breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wreckshop in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigo tries to clinch up but Tonga circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodrigo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonga.#CL#
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tonga has double underhooks.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonga gets through Rodrigo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Nice body punch from Tonga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga tries to work over Rodrigo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
Rodrigo prevents a body shot from Tonga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonga.
Rodrigo is looking to control Tonga's arms but Tonga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodrigo has his back to the cage.
Tonga lands an uppercut.
Rodrigo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodrigo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonga can turn it around.
Tonga tries a body shot but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo lands a shoulder strike.
Tonga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonga misses with the head strike.
Tonga misses with a body punch.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Tonga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Rodrigo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodrigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonga misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Tonga.
Rodrigo connects with a looping right hand.
Tonga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodrigos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Tonga moves into the clinch successfully.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonga scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Tonga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigo slips a straight right by Tonga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tonga connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Rodrigo looks to clinch
and Tonga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonga scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonga cracks Rodrigo with a good jab.
Rodrigo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonga.
Tonga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tonga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Rodrigo forces Tonga back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigo tries to land a knee to the head but Tonga blocks with his arms.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga misses with some punches.
Tonga lands a shot to the body.
Tonga throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rodrigo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
Tonga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonga scores with a nice strike.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonga lands a jab to the head.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonga.
A head kick misses from Tonga.
Tonga delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonga. That's going to slow Rodrigo down.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga motions for Rodrigo to come forward. Tonga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Rodrigo scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonga.
Rodrigo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigo.
Tonga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonga.
Rodrigo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Rodrigo has closed the distance and engaged Tonga in a clinch.
Tonga is pressed up against the cage. Rodrigo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tonga down to the mat. Tonga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodrigo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tonga.
Tonga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Rodrigo has managed to clinch.
Tonga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonga struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigo controls his hands.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga lands with a left to the head.
Tonga throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigo. #BC2#
Tonga breaks the clinch.
Rodrigo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonga scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonga scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonga. That's going to slow Rodrigo down.
Rodrigo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonga doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigo checks a low kick from Tonga.
Tonga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodrigo is able to avoid easily.
Rodrigo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigo connects with a leg kick. Tonga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodrigo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonga to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tonga counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigo.#T3#
Tonga works Rodrigo's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigo. Those never looked like landing.
Tonga delivers a nice body kick.
Tonga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonga cracks the inside of Rodrigo's front leg.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonga moves away.
Rodrigo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonga.
Tonga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigo's head.
Rodrigo scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tonga counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigo tries to clinch up.#T4#
Rodrigo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonga circles away.
Rodrigo lands a nice shot that snaps Tonga's head back.
Rodrigo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo is looking to wear down Tonga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tonga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonga connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodrigo throws the kick towards the body but Tonga avoids it.
Rodrigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonga connects with a leg kick. Rodrigo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodrigo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tonga counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tonga throws a hook to the side of Rodrigo's head but Rodrigo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigo throws a push kick but Tonga slaps the foot to one side.
Tonga throws a right hand that Rodrigo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigo also avoids with ease.
Tonga lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tonga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Tonga.
Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodrigo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonga works on Rodrigo's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo digs a right hand underneath Tonga's ribcage. Tonga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodrigo looking to throw knees to the head but Tonga is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it. #T1#
Tonga slips under a jab.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tonga.
Nice body kick from Tonga.
Rodrigo tries a low kick but Tonga avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigo.
Rodrigo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonga. Tonga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigo throws a body punch but Tonga moves out of range.
Tonga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonga scores with a kick to the midsection.
No joy there for Tonga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonga cracks Rodrigo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pablo Rodrigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tonga misses.
Tonga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigo's calf.
Rodrigo misses with a head kick.
Tonga misses with a leg kick.
Rodrigo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tonga avoids it.
Tonga keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonga fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodrigo in the body.
Tonga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tonga connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonga lands an overhand right.
Tonga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonga slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigo.
Tonga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodrigo missing with a left hand there. Tonga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Tonga wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigo is out of range.
Rodrigo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodrigo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tonga - the referee stops the clock and Rodrigo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tonga. Rodrigo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tonga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tonga.
Rodrigo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses
and Tonga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonga scores with a shot to the body.
Tonga feints a jab promting Rodrigo to slip. Tonga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rodrigo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tonga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigo takes one on the button.
Tonga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo takes a swing at Tonga's ribcage but misses.
Tonga scores with a nice right hand.
Tonga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Tonga.
Rodrigo cracks Tonga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tonga.
Rodrigo takes a swing at Tonga's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigo moves in looking to clinch but Tonga pushes him off.
Tonga thuds his right hand into Rodrigo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tonga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonga.
Tonga cracks the inside of Rodrigo's front leg.
Tonga throws a head kick that Rodrigo semi-blocks.
Rodrigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kukulcan Tonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonga 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
A very excited looking Kukulcan Tonga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Pablo Rodrigo was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Infinity: 155 Title Tournament
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigo cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodrigo delivers a nice body kick.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rodrigo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigo misses with the head strike.
Rodrigo's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodrigo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Rodrigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigo back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Rodrigo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Good exchange - Rodrigo coming out on top.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigo throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodrigo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Rodrigo slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Rodrigo jumps back.
Rodrigo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigo stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigo. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Rodrigo darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.#BC2#
Rodrigo manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
A shot to the body from Rodrigo misses
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodrigo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodrigo throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes is looking to wear down Rodrigo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Rodrigo takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Barnes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
#T3#
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodrigo is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodrigo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Rodrigo tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Rodrigo back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigo as Barnes tries to tie him up.
Rodrigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Rodrigo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo lands with a right to the head.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigo or not.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is trying to stall.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodrigo tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigo's sensitive parts.
Rodrigo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigo.
Rodrigo clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Rodrigo falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes just leaning against Rodrigo, taking a breather.
Rodrigo is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigo throws a one two combo.
Rodrigo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Rodrigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Rodrigo misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Rodrigo lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Rodrigo - that landed with a thud.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Barnes cracks Rodrigo with a nice body shot.
Barnes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigo.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigo.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes. #T2#
Barnes pushes Rodrigo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes letting Rodrigo take a breather here.
Barnes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodrigo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodrigo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigo lands with a right to the head.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes tries a body shot but Rodrigo blocks it.
Nice body punch from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC2#
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigo wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigo was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Rodrigo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rodrigo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Rodrigo missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigo connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Rodrigo throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Rodrigo misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Rodrigo tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigo manages to avoid the attempt.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rodrigo clinches up against the cage.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks it.
A short left from Rodrigo. #BC2#
Rodrigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Rodrigo checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Rodrigo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigo with a jab.#CL2#
Rodrigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigo stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Rodrigo taking a breather. #BC2#
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigo ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigo, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Rodrigo moves into the clinch.#T1#
Rodrigo struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
Barnes is pushing Rodrigo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigo misses with a body punch.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodrigo is defending well for now.
Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Brady Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Rodrigo has Barnes pressed against the cage.
Rodrigo lands a left hand.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Rodrigo avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rodrigo is trying to break free.
Barnes landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Rodrigo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Rodrigo breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes swings for the body but Rodrigo moves out of range.
Rodrigo throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigo moves away.
Rodrigo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Rodrigo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigo blocking some punches.
#T4#
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigo.
Pablo Rodrigo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee calls for Rodrigo to work.
Rodrigo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rodrigo leaning against his opponent.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Rodrigo managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Rodrigo.
Well Rodrigo 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodrigo!
Pablo Rodrigo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Infinity: Unfinished Buisness
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigo lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Rodrigo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been told by Rodrigo's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigo just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodrigo counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodrigo wants to get back to his feet but Williams passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodrigo has his hands clasped together around Williams's back. He's all about the action.
Rodrigo is not content to let Williams control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Williams is taking a breather. Rodrigo 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.#T3#
Rodrigo is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is looking to advance position but Rodrigo won't allow it.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
Rodrigo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams trying to control the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams prevents Rodrigo from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Rodrigo didn't expect that.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rodrigo scores with a jab to the body.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Rodrigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigo lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigo sprawls well. Rodrigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Rodrigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigo defends it well.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigo throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is keen to just control but Rodrigo is a slippery customer.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Rodrigo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodrigo is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Rodrigo wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Rodrigo is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Williams is thwarting Rodrigo's attempts to control the position.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodrigo is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo Rodrigo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigo lands with a right hand.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pablo Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.#T3#
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Rodrigo sprawls well.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigo lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigo finish him?
Rodrigo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle, before Rodrigo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Williams's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rodrigo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Pablo Rodrigo!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Rodrigo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Infinity: Brute Chaos
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigo blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Rodrigo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Barnes rushes Rodrigo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Barnes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Rodrigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigo takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
As Rodrigo tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigo manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigo misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Rodrigo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot.
As Rodrigo tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigo manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodrigo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Rodrigo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes jabs at Rodrigo's body.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Rodrigo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodrigo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Rodrigo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Rodrigo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodrigo scores with a punch to the head.
Rodrigo tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodrigo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Rodrigo throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigo.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage. #CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes keeps control of Rodrigo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigo tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Rodrigo is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Rodrigo has been cut.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Rodrigo misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodrigo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigo avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo working aggressively here.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rodrigo on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rodrigo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Rodrigo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodrigo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodrigo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rodrigo slips a straight right by Barnes.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Rodrigo throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Rodrigo connects with a body shot.
Rodrigo swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Rodrigo throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Rodrigo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Rodrigo.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodrigo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Rodrigo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rodrigo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Rodrigo avoids it.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Rodrigo counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodrigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Rodrigo throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigo's shoulder, as Rodrigo tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rodrigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigo.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigo pushes him off.
Rodrigo blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
A nice side step and Rodrigo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigo manages to avoid it.#T4#
Rodrigo moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodrigo blocks a jab.
Rodrigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a quick counter head kick but Rodrigo was just out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot.
Rodrigo misses the body punch
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Rodrigo misses with a wild combination.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
#R3#
Rodrigo lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodrigo misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Rodrigo's torso.
Rodrigo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodrigo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigo throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo misses with a looping right.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Rodrigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigo.#T1#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo scores with a nice strike.
Barnes throws a head kick that Rodrigo semi-blocks.
Rodrigo works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barnes slips under a jab from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a looping left.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigo.#T2#
Rodrigo connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigo. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigo throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rodrigo!
Rodrigo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Barnes lands a left and a right that send Rodrigo crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Rodrigo is rocked!
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigo counters with a two punch combo.
Rodrigo is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes sizes up Rodrigo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Rodrigo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodrigo seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Rodrigo misses
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Rodrigo circles away.
A head kick misses from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigo.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo throws a big counter head kick but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Rodrigo blocks the body kick.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Rodrigo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigo at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodrigo, right into the meat.
Rodrigo misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brady Barnes.
I think Barnes 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
Event:
USFC 113
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Taheil has his takedown stuffed
and Rodrigo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taheil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodrigo lands a right hook to the body.
Taheil shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigo tries to sprawl out of it but Taheil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo swings for the body but Taheil moves out of range.
Rodrigo lands with a kick to the temple. Taheil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Julian Taheil has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Taheil is rocked!
Taheil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Taheil is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigo finish him?
Taheil shoots in and drives through. Rodrigo sprawls well.
Taheil seems to have recovered his senses.
Pablo Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.
Taheil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Rodrigo tries to land a body kick
enabling Taheil to counter with a crisp jab.
Taheil takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rodrigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taheil.
Taheil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigo.
Taheil with the counter takedown but Rodrigo avoids it easily.
Rodrigo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taheil tries for a takedown but Rodrigo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD#
Rodrigo lands a big right hand that sends Taheil crashing to the mat! Rodrigo stays standing though and waves Taheil back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taheil walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Taheil limp body while Rodrigo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Rodrigo!
A relieved looking Pablo Rodrigo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
