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Event:
Honor 2: Menace vs Giant
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Rhod moves into the clinch.#TD2#
De Moncey pulls guard.
Rhod tries to stand but De Moncey is controlling from the bottom.
Rhod has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rhod wants to stand and escape but instead De Moncey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
De Moncey looking to pass the guard.
Rhod can't keep his opponent in guard - De Moncey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Rhod tries to kick De Moncey off but De Moncey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rhod is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhod is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
De Moncey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhod sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rhod is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey.
#SUB2#
De Moncey seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
De Moncey seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura but Rhod is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Moncey seems to be working for a kimura but Rhod defends the submission attempt.
Rhod is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Rhod pushes De Moncey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
De Moncey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
De Moncey gets to his feet - Rhod follows without any prompting.
Rhod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Moncey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhod pinned against the cage. Rhod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Moncey doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Rhod has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
De Moncey pulls guard successfully.
Rhod tries to stand but De Moncey is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rhod passes into half guard.
De Moncey gets full guard.
Rhod wants to stand but De Moncey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
De Moncey has an active guard here but Rhod has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
De Moncey with the active half guard here but Rhod passes nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
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#
Rhod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Moncey. #CL#
Rhod instigates a clinch.
Rhod wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Moncey fails to pull guard.
De Moncey tries to pull guard but Rhod holds him up against the cage and eventually De Moncey drops back down to his feet.
Rudy Rhod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Adrien De Moncey.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rhod moves into range and clinches up with De Moncey.#BC#
Rhod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Rhod as De Moncey shoots in.
Rhod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Rhod gets a clinch.
De Moncey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rhod just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Rhod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Rhod darts in and clinches De Moncey up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhod.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rhod here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Moncey backwards.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rhod rushes De Moncey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rhod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Moncey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rudy Rhod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhod lands a left hand.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Moncey. #BC#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Moncey dives in for a single leg takedown but Rhod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2##KD#
Rhod drops De Moncey with a beautiful combination! De Moncey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rhod is looking for the KO!#ROC#De Moncey is rocked!
De Moncey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhod is fending him off so far but De Moncey persists. Nope, Rhod circles away and we're back to standing.
De Moncey is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhod finish him?
Rhod ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with De Moncey's jaw. De Moncey's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rhod does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Castellana throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod is looking to clinch but Castellana is avoiding it.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Rhod circles away.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhod stuns Castellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castellana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellana misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana tries a quick counter leg kick but Rhod is wise to it.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.#CL#
Rhod clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castellana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Rhod slips under a jab from Castellana.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Castellana off the cage and back into range.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Genetic Freaks in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Castellana pushes Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Rhod tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Castellana as he connects with a hook.
Rhod moves out of range as Castellana throws a body kick.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod lands with a kick to the temple. Castellana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Rhod clinches up with Castellana and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Rhod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castellana.
A left and a right from Rhod both land. Nice combination.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana lands a nice looking body kick.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Rhod has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Castellana with a nice cross.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Castellana clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod darts in trying to clinch
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Castellana scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Rhod wants to clinch but Castellana slips to the side
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhod is looking to wear down Castellana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castellana misses the jab.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Castellana scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Castellana clinches. #BC2#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Castellana gets tackled into the cage by Rhod. Rhod maintains the clinch.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Castellana.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhod is trying to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling him.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Rhod wants to get back to striking at distance but Castellana won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Castellana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castellana, as that shot connected.
Castellana lands a jab to the head.
Castellana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhod doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Rhod steps away.
Castellana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target. #CL#
Rhod darts in and clinches Castellana up against the cage.#BC2#
Castellana breaks from the clinch.
Castellana misses with a looping right.#CL#
Rhod gets a clinch.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Castellana throws a series of punches but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.#T1#
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castellana throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhod tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Castellana shakes it off.
A jab from Rhod misses.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses. #T2##CL2#
Castellana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhod, pushing him back against the cage.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod tries to break free but Castellana pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Castellana 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.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Castellana knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Rhod takes the fight into the clinch.
Rhod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rhod is trying to break free.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rudy Rhod has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Rhod lands a right hand. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana cracks Rhod with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Rhod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castellana, pushing him back against the cage.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castellana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Castellana's head back.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castellana throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod tries to clinch
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Castellana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Castellana throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rhod.
Castellana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
Rhod tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod misses with a body shot
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Rhod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rhod tries to clinch up.
Castellana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Castellana.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses.
Rhod moves to clinch but Castellana breaks away
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Rhod clinches with his opponent.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castellana. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rhod forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Castellana.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod working aggressively here.
#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.
Rhod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod slips a straight right by Castellana.
Rhod tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it. #CL#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch.
Rhod is trying to force a seperation but Castellana has the dominant position.#BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellana scores with a spinning back kick!
Rhod tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Rhod moves in looking to clinch but Castellana pushes him off.
Rhod tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL2#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Rhod wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
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!
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rhod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castellana trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
Rhod tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.
Rhod is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
Castellana has Rhod pressed against the cage, preventing Rhod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Castellana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Castellana catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Castellana throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rhod counter with a right hand. #T3#
A head kick misses from Rhod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rhod's head.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhod backing away here, and Castellana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Rhod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castellana with a nice calf kick.
Castellana cracks Rhod with a good jab.
Castellana lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Rhod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod tries to clinch up.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
Rhod is looking to clinch but Castellana is avoiding it.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target. #T4#
Castellana jabs Rhod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
Rhod slips a straight right by Castellana.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellana pushes Rhod away with a front kick.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Rhod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castellana looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellana lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod is trying to force a seperation but Castellana has the dominant position.
Rhod is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhod is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castellana 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!
A victorious Gianni Castellana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 242
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rudy Rhod!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Brown clinches.
Our sources have told us that Brown has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD#
Brown pulls guard.
Brown pulls Rhod in close to prevent any damage.
Rhod stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Rhod wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown pulls Rhod in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rhod showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown controlling Rhod's posture.
Rhod must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhod sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhod manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Rhod
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown wants to take a breather but Rhod is having none of it.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhod for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Brown trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Rhod
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhod is looking to escape.
Brown fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Brown fails to move to back control.
Rhod wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown looking to control but Rhod is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Rhod is working to get back to half guard.
Brown forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (0) Rhod
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rhod is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brown off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T6##SUB#
Brown working for a choke but Rhod is defending well.
Brown slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rhod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Brown working for a choke but Rhod is defending well. #T7#
Brown wants to control but Rhod is keeping busy.
Brown has good solid back control here.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rhod staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Brown is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Brown keeps control of the position as Rhod tries to break free.
Brown controlling from the back.
Rhod is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown biding his time, controlling Rhod. #T9##SUB#
Brown looking for the RNC.
Brown wants to control the position but Rhod frees himself and scrambles - Brown manages to regain control in side control.
A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position.
Rhod is not content to let Brown control the position.
Rhod gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Brown is looking to advance position but Rhod won't allow it.
Rhod makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhod.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T11#
Rhod has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Rhod being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Brown.#T12#
Rhod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown pushing down on Rhod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Rhod is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhod gets back to full guard.
Rhod wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Rhod controlling Brown's posture.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhod is retaining full guard. #T14#
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhod holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After the fight, Joshua Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Fujii Yusuke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rudy Rhod!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Yusuke gets tackled into the cage by Rhod. Rhod maintains the clinch. #TD#
Yusuke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yusuke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yusuke looking to control but Rhod passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhod not doing much here.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep. Rhod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Yusuke is not content to let Rhod control the position.
Rhod is looking to advance position but Yusuke won't allow it. #SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
Yusuke wants to get back to full guard but Rhod has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (3) Rhod
Yusuke tries to reverse the position but Rhod maintains control.
Rhod wants to control the pace but Yusuke is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Yusuke gets back to half guard.
Yusuke gets back to full guard.
Rhod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yusuke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Yusuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Yusuke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rhod has picked Yusuke up and slammed him! Yusuke can't keep hold of the triangle and Rhod manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (6) Rhod#T3#
Yusuke is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Yusuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yusuke tries to improve position but can't.
Rhod is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yusuke is trying to improve his position.
Rhod taking a breather here. #T4#
Yusuke tries to bench press Rhod off him but Rhod keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhod trying to control the action but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Yusuke is looking to reverse the position.
Yusuke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yusuke is trying to maintain the position but Rhod is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back.
Rhod passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (9) Rhod
Rhod mounts Yusuke! Really nice guard pass there!
Yusuke stops Rhod from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yusuke working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Yusuke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yusuke wants to control the action here but instead Rhod manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (12) Rhod
Yusuke is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhod has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhod manages to capitalize on a mistake by Yusuke to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (0) vs (15) Rhod#SUB2#
Rhod tightening his grip on Yusuke, looking for the choke. #T7#
Yusuke is in bad spot here.
Yusuke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rhod trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Yusuke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yusuke is working hard here to advance position.
Rhod is keen to just control but Yusuke is a slippery customer.
Yusuke is trying to control but Rhod manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (18) Rhod
Yusuke wants to hold on but Rhod pushes him away.
Yusuke is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Yusuke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yusuke trying to control from the bottom.
Yusuke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhod is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yusuke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rhod is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yusuke. Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (21) Rhod
Yusuke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhod wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Rhod is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yusuke tries to bench press Rhod off him but Rhod keeps the position.
Rhod wants to control but Yusuke is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rhod is trying to get an arm triangle but Yusuke is defending well.
Rhod taking a breather here. #T11#
Yusuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yusuke keeps working.
Yusuke struggling a bit here.
Yusuke is being controlled here. #T12#
Yusuke tries to buck Rhod off but Rhod is having none of it.
Yusuke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rhod is thwarting Yusuke's attempts to control the position.
Rhod is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yusuke (0) vs (24) Rhod
Yusuke tries to hold on but Rhod postures up.
Yusuke can't escape the position.
Yusuke has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yusuke (0) vs (27) Rhod
Yusuke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Rhod really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Yusuke.
Yusuke is really stuck here.
Yusuke just trying to survive but Rhod is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rhod is hanging on to Yusuke's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Rhod is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yusuke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yusuke for a finish.
Yusuke rolls, trying to escape but Rhod keeps control of the position.
#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhod's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rhod gets his hands free as Yusuke looks to control.
Yusuke breaks Rhod's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (27) Rhod
Yusuke wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yusuke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rhod dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yusuke (2) vs (29) Rhod
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhod wins on points by 29 to 2.
Rudy Rhod thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Rhod.
Rhod scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Zonta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zonta scores with a jab. Rhod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zonta is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Donk. Rhod catches Zonta right on the button with a cross.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Zonta is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Zonta avoids the head kick by Rhod.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Zonta slips a jab and a cross from Rhod.
#CL#
Zonta has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Zonta backs off Rhod throws a huge counter combo but Zonta manages to avoid it all.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
#TD#
Zonta gets the takedown into side control.
Zonta in side control, throwing shots but Rhod defends.
Zonta wants to control for a moment but Rhod uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhod trying to control but Zonta postures up.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zonta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zonta is keen to just control but Rhod is a slippery customer.
Zonta controlling the pace.
Rhod is staying active underneath Zonta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhod taking some punishment here, with Zonta in his half guard.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Rhod dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta controlling the action here.
Rhod controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Rhod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Zonta wants to take a breather but Rhod is having none of it.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Rhod regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zonta.
Zonta looking to pass the guard.
Rhod being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Rhod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Rhod!#REVB##T4##ES#
Zonta wriggles free and stands up.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod leaves Zonta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Zonta does no damage.
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!
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Zonta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
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#
Rhod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zonta back to the cage. Rhod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
Zonta backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
No joy there for Rhod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Rhod releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick
letting Zonta counter with a right hand.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Rhod digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
Rhod swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Rhod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zonta rather than just go for the knockout.
Zonta throws a right hand that misses
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zonta throws out the jab.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Zonta misses with a jab to the body
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod misses with the combination.
Zonta wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zonta wants to clinch
and Rhod counters with a left and a right that stings Zonta.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zonta doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Zonta tries to bum rush Rhod with a series of wild strikes but Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhod throws a head kick but Zonta moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Rhod. #T2#
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Zonta lands with an overhand left.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod throws a jab when Zonta was well out of range.
Zonta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Rhod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zonta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod lands a high kick!
Rhod goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Rhod.
Zonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod misses with an uppercut
and Zonta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zonta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3##CL#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zonta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Rhod is trying to force a seperation but Zonta has the dominant position.
Rhod tries to break the clinch but Zonta is controlling the position. #BC2#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Zonta has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Rhod tries to break free but Zonta pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod throws a hook but Zonta avoids it easily.
Zonta is looking to counter the offense by Rhod and move into the clinch.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Zonta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zonta's head backwards.
Zonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhod defending well as Zonta loads up on a big left hand.
Zonta throws a combination that misses
and Rhod counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Zonta shoots in and gets a takedown into Rhod's guard.
Rhod working a defensive guard here.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Zonta postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod trying to control the position here.
Zonta landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zonta 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.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zonta connects with a single shot there.
Rhod throws a head kick that half lands.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Rhod misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Zonta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zonta. #BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod works Zonta's body with a nice hook.
Rhod falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Zonta counter with a right hand.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zonta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rhod on his heels. He'll look to pass Rhod's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zonta trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zonta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhod is keeping the position for now.
Zonta throws a strike but Rhod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Zonta wriggles free and stands up.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses
and Zonta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zonta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zonta looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Zonta scores with a nice strike.
Zonta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Zonta moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Zonta drops his hands momentarily and Rhod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Rhod back into the cage.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Zonta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhod leaves Zonta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zonta.
Zonta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod leaves Zonta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zonta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Rhod scores with a head kick. Zonta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from Zonta.
Zonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Zonta.
A head kick misses from Rhod.
Zonta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
Zonta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRhod.
A head kick from Rhod lands but Zonta takes it in his stride.
Zonta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zonta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
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!
Rhod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zonta circles away quickly and effectively.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a double jab
and Zonta counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rhod. Those never looked like landing.
Zonta scores with a nice right hand.
Zonta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.
Rhod throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Zonta looking to score a takedown here. Rhod is defending well but Zonta drives through and ends up in Rhod's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta wants to stand but Rhod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rhod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zonta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zonta 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 799 Toivonen vs Crosby
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Sea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhod swings for the body but Sea moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Sea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rhod's waist but Rhod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sea off to one side.
Sea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhod is fending him off so far but Sea persists. Nope, Rhod circles away and we're back to standing.
Sea doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhod circles away.
Rhod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod cracks Sea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sea moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Sea's leg. Sea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhod to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod throws the left hand but Sea avoids the punch easily.
Sea takes one to the chin there.
Sea avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Sea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Sea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhod finds it's way round the side to connect with Sea's head.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod wants to slow Sea down by chopping away at his legs.
Rhod throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rhod!
Rhod is trying to escape the position but Sea is controlling the position.
Sea has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rhod is trying to buck Sea off.
Sea taking a breather here. #SU#
Sea stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Sea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rhod was covering up waiting for the punch and Sea finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rhod wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sea manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Rhod is trying to stand back up but Sea is controlling him
Sea lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Sea works his way into side control.
Rhod is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sea controlling from side mount.
Sea prevents Rhod from escaping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sea moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sea.
Sea trying to control the position but Rhod is working away.
Sea misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
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#
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sea dives in and grabs Rhod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rhod pushes down on Sea's head and hops out.
Sea swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Sea takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sea. Those never looked like landing.
Rhod is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sea looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sea lands a nice shot that snaps Rhod's head back.
#CL#
Sea clinches with his opponent.
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Sea backwards.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sea is trying to maintain a safe position but Rhod gets an underhook and turns Sea into the cage.
Sea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rhod to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Sea lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sea blocking some punches.
#BC#
Sea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Sea tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rhod manages to circle out of the way.
Rhod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coral Sea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Sea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sea slips a jab from Rhod.
A clash of legs there as Sea blocks the low kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod is not content to let Sea control the position. #SU#
Sea has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
A clash of legs there as Sea blocks the low kick.
Rhod tests Sea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sea doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Rhod connects with a right hand. Sea shakes it off.
Rhod slaps away a takedown attempt from Sea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coral Sea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Sea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sea is defended easily by Rhod.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sea's sensitive parts.
Sea needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Rhod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sea wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.#T4#
Sea shoots in for a double leg but Rhod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sea misses with a takedown
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Sea drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhod wants to get back to his feet but Sea is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sea passes Rhod's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Sea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sea moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rhod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Sea is just out of range.
Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Sea wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Sea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sea wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rhod gets tackled into the cage by Sea. Sea maintains the clinch.
Rhod works on Sea's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Rhod.
Sea working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhod. #TD#
Sea jumps guard.
#T1#
Sea pulls Rhod in close to prevent any damage.
Sea trying to control the position.
Rhod wants to stand but Sea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sea trying to strike off his back.
Sea controlling Rhod's posture.
Rhod wants to get up but he can't break Sea's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Sea controlling Rhod's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rhod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhod's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rhod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sea.#TD#
Sea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rhod is trying to defend but Sea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Sea prevents Rhod from standing back up.
Sea is controlling the pace.
Sea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coral Sea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sea stalling away here and it's allowed Rhod to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sea trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhod is retaining full guard.
Sea throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Sea moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rhod has Sea pressed against the cage, preventing Sea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sea tries to pull guard but Rhod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coral Sea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sea tries to land knees in the clinch but Rhod avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
During a confident post fight interview, Rudy Rhod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN Netti vs Warror
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Rhod moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Rhod slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rhod with a body shot.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa with a nice calf kick.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Good leg kick by Barbosa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
#T1#
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Rhod throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Rhod misses with a hook to the body
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
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!
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Rhod catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Rhod takes one on the button.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Rhod takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Rhod counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Rhod scores with a nice head shot.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Barbosa misses the jab.
Rhod tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa jabs at Rhod's body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
We've been told by Rhod's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhod.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Barbosa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head. #T4#
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Rhod feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Rhod ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhod also avoids with ease.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Rhod avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Rhod.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rhod defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa punishes Rhod's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Rhod scores with a jab.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod misses with a straight left. #T1#
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhod.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Rhod lands a head shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
Rhod slips a straight right by Barbosa.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Rhod takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod pushes Barbosa away with a front kick.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa scores with a jab. Rhod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod misses with an uppercut
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa cracks Rhod with a good jab.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Rhod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy body kick from Barbosa
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rhod might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A big right from Rhod misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod connects with a leg kick.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Rhod throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Rhod motions for Barbosa to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbosa blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Rhod scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Barbosa takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Rhod throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edson Bidon Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Rhod.
Rhod takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rhod works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Rhod lands.
Rhod feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Rhod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
#T4#
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Rhod.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Rhod lands a jab.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
A low kick lands for Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Rhod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edson Bidon Barbosa.
Well Barbosa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edson Bidon Barbosa!
A very excited looking Edson Bidon Barbosa 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. |
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Event:
Syn Gusmao vs Barbosa
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakano. That did some damage!
Nakano slips under a jab from Rhod.
Nakano defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Nakano misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Nakano is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod feints and then cracks Nakano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakano down.
Nakano throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Nakano throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Nakano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakano cracks Rhod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Nakano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakano swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Nakano avoids it with no problem.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhod's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhod's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakano.
Nakano wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Nakano's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakano tries to avoid it.
Nakano tries to land a body kick
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Nakano tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod scores with a body shot.
Nakano defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Nakano feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Rhod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakano.
A jab from Rhod does it's job there.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Rhod.
Rhod scores with a body shot.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano misses with a leg kick.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod throws a shot to the body.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakano.#T3#
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Nakano is looking to wear down Rhod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakano thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakano ducks right into an uppercut from Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Nakano moved away.
Rhod thumps Nakano with a low kick.
Nakano is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod checks a low kick from Nakano.
Rhod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakano with a body shot.
Donk. Nakano catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Nakano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod throws a one two combo.
Nakano feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhod has time to react.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick lands for Nakano.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakano misses with a leg kick
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakano backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rhod 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.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Rhod wants to slow Nakano down by chopping away at his legs.
It looks like Nakano has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Nakano's body.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nakano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Nakano misses its target.
Nakano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakano swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Nakano moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakano.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Rhod moves out of range as Nakano throws a body kick.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod checks the leg kick.
Nakano thows a body kick. Rhod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod slips a jab and a cross from Nakano.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakano has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Nakano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.#T2#
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Nakano with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakano slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Nakano.
Rhod throws a combination that misses
and Nakano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakano throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakano.
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakano.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rhod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Nakano.#T3#
Rhod misses with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod 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.
Nakano takes one to the side of the head.
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Nakano ducks right into an uppercut from Rhod.
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Rhod swings for the body but Nakano moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Nakano.
Nakano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rhod thumps Nakano with a low kick.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakano checks a leg kick.
Nakano throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Nakano cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and Nakano counters with a nice leg kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod tries a low kick but Nakano avoids it.
Nakano tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Nakano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nakano lands a slapping body shot.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Nakano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nakano throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakano stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakano. Nakano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakano tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod lands a jab.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakano 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.
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakano throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhod counters with an outside leg kick.
Rhod takes one on the button.
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!
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Nakano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Nakano checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakano throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Rhod motions for Nakano to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Nakano.
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nakano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod cracks Nakano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Nakano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Nakano saw that one coming.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano with a nice calf kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano misses with a left hand
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakano doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod checks a low kick from Nakano.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Nakano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Rhod slips a straight right by Nakano.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakano checks a leg kick.
Nakano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakano.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Rhod appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Nakano tries to counter by clinching up but Rhod breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakano works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Nakano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nakano throws out a powerful jab.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Nakano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Nice shot lands for Nakano.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhod as he connects with a hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
As Rhod looks to move away, Nakano throws a big counter combo but Rhod just gets out of the way.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Rhod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakano's head backwards.
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano lands a front kick.
Rhod throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Nakano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakano is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Nakano thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
Well Rhod 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudy Rhod!
During a confident post fight interview, Rudy Rhod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Syn Piano vs McNasty
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Beliy lands with an overhand left.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Beliy keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rhod clinches up with Beliy and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rhod.
Beliy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod presses Beliy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Beliy blocking some punches.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhod's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beliy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Beliy back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Beliy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beliy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
#BC#
Beliy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Beliy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beliy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Beliy is wise to it.
Beliy misses with a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a thumping low kick.
Beliy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head.
Beliy misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
Beliy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod checks a low kick from Beliy.
Beliy lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Beliy gets tackled into the cage by Rhod. Rhod maintains the clinch.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Rhod.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Rhod working aggressively here.
#BC#
Beliy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beliy misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beliy thumps Rhod with a low kick.#T2##CL2#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod. #BC#
Beliy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Beliy throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Rhod.#CL2#
Rhod rushes Beliy and presses him up against the cage.
Beliy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Beliy breaks from the clinch.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Beliy.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beliy.#CL2#
Rhod moves into the clinch successfully.
Beliy can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Beliy.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy throws a head punch that misses.
Beliy has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhod. #T3#
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod gets through Beliy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Beliy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Beliy throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Beliy throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
#CL2#
Rhod takes the fight into the clinch.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod is working Beliy over against the cage.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy. #T4#
Beliy lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Rhod drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beliy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhod wants to get back to his feet but Beliy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beliy stays in close to Rhod's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Beliy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beliy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Beliy circles away.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhod counters with a good low kick that Beliy was not able to check.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beliy.
Beliy throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Beliy misses with a kick to the body
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Beliy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beliy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Rhod moves into range and clinches up with Beliy.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod. #TD2#
Rhod gets control of Beliy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rhod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beliy wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Beliy stays in close to Rhod's body and controls the position. #T1#
Rhod has a closed guard, preventing Beliy from standing up.
Beliy trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Beliy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beliy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beliy is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beliy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rhod will feel that in the morning.
Nice straight punches there by Beliy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beliy.#CL2#
Rhod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beliy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy lands an uppercut.
Rhod can't get the takedown.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Beliy.
Rudy Rhod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod gets through Beliy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beliy misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Beliy lands a left hand.
Beliy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Beliy's head.
Beliy lands a shoulder strike.
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Beliy breaks the clinch.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Beliy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.#CL2#
Rhod forces Beliy back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Beliy.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod tries to work over Beliy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beliy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beliy tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beliy tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod has Beliy pressed against the cage, preventing Beliy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beliy wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhod won't allow it.
#T4#
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Rhod tries to clinch but Beliy is having none of it.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Beliy tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beliy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beliy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beliy.
A nice leg kick from Beliy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod moves in looking to clinch but Beliy pushes him off.
Beliy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beliy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhod is looking to clinch but Beliy is avoiding it.
Beliy misses with a looping right.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beliy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
Beliy misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Rhod rushes Beliy and presses him up against the cage.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beliy backwards.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Beliy.
Beliy pushes Rhod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beliy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Beliy is predictable there
and Rhod counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Beliy circles away.
Beliy just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Rhod clinches up with Beliy and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Beliy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
Rhod lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Beliy.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beliy tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Beliy.
#T1#
Beliy tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Beliy.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beliy tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Beliy back against the cage.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beliy's elbow.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
Rhod working aggressively here.
A short left from Beliy.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beliy.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Beliy.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Beliy controls the action.
#T2#
Rhod blocks a body shot from Beliy. #BC#
Beliy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beliy's head backwards.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Beliy scores with a leg kick.
Rhod wants to clinch.
Beliy cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod doesn't manage to clinch there - Beliy circles away.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rhod rushes Beliy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beliy scores with a shoulder strike.
Beliy tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short left from Beliy.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Beliy's head.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Beliy gets through Rhod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod is stalling here.
Beliy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beliy.
A right hook to the body lands for Beliy.
Beliy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beliy misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Beliy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beliy looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Beliy looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.#T4#
Beliy looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod moves forwards but Beliy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beliy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head. #CL2#
Rhod darts in and clinches Beliy up against the cage.
A short right from Rhod on the inside.
Rhod pushes Beliy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beliy takes a shot to the head.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beliy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beliy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beliy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beliy can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Beliy scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Sasha Beliy.
I think Beliy 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Sorry Alex......'. |
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Event:
Syn 778 Gusmao vs Rhod
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Gusmao tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Gusmao clinches up with Rhod and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gusmao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Gusmao tries to counter by clinching up but Rhod breaks away and moves out of range.
Gusmao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusmao checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gusmao.
Gusmao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gusmao moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod lands a nice hook to Gusmao's body. Gusmao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gusmao throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Gusmao tries to clinch up but Rhod circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gusmao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rhod manages to circle out of the way.
Rhod checks a low kick from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rhod motions for Gusmao to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gusmao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gusmao checks a leg kick.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Gusmao is looking to counter the offense by Rhod and move into the clinch.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away.
Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Gusmao's leg. Gusmao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod swings for the body but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod misses with a hook. Gusmao ducked under it nicely.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away.
Gusmao throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gusmao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod feints and then cracks Gusmao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gusmao down.
Rhod throws a series of punches but Gusmao avoids them all with ease.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
A big left from Gusmao misses.
Gusmao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusmao scoring well with a low kick there.
Gusmao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Gusmao connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gusmao.
Gusmao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gusmao blocks a leg kick.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Gusmao motions for Rhod to come forward. Gusmao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Gusmao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhod there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Gusmao misses.
Rhod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gusmao rather than just go for the knockout.
Gusmao throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Gusmao tries a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Rhod misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gusmao is leaning against Rhod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhod.#T4#
A short uppercut from Rhod.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Gusmao presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
Rhod gets through Gusmao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhod is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod pushes Gusmao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gusmao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gusmao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Gusmao moves into the clinch.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rhod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rudy Rhod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head.
Gusmao tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Rhod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Gusmao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gusmao.
Rhod takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gusmao.
Rhod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. Rhod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rhod throws a hook but Gusmao avoids it easily.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it.
Rhod checks the leg kick.#T2#
Nice cross by Rhod.
Gusmao slips a straight right by Rhod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a leg kick #CL#
and Gusmao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gusmao.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Gusmao lands with a right to the head.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
Gusmao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao misses with an elbow strike.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Rhod.
Gusmao working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gusmao throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
#T3#
Rhod is working Gusmao over against the cage.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Rhod in his tracks for a moment.
Gusmao throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Gusmao lands an elbow just above Rhod 's eye.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao. #T4#
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Gusmao pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod dodges an elbow strike from Gusmao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod lands with a light punch inside.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second 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.#R3#
Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Gusmao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Gusmao's knee but Gusmao avoids it well.
Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusmao tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Gusmao blocks a jab.
Rhod is looking to chop away at Gusmao's legs.
Gusmao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rhod.
Gusmao misses with a double jab
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gusmao thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gusmao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod slips a jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
A cross from Rhod lands.
Rhod checks a low kick from Gusmao.#T1#
Rhod misses with a hook.
Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusmao checks a low kick from Rhod.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick.
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming.
Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far.
Gusmao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Gusmao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rhod.
Gusmao defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Rhod tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gusmao misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Gusmao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Gusmao throws a head punch that misses.
Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhod's defenses.
Gusmao tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top.
Gusmao misses with an elbow over the top.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
Rhod blocks an elbow strike.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao works on Rhod's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.
Rhod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusmao presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhod's defenses.
Gusmao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao lands an elbow inside that Rhod shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. #T4#
Gusmao working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod wants to stall.
Good body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhod can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gusmao.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Gusmao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gusmao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rhod's brow.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Gusmao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4##CL#
Gusmao instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Rhod in his tracks for a moment.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao pushes off an throws an elbow but Rhod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Gusmao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhod's defenses.
Rhod is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Nice elbow from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands an elbow that stopped Rhod in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Rudy Rhod has been cut.
Gusmao lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gusmao moves into the clinch.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gusmao lands an elbow just above Rhod 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Rhod.
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!
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao lands an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Gusmao lands an elbow inside that Rhod shrugs off.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gusmao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Gusmao moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gusmao lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Gusmao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Gusmao off balance momentarily.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Gusmao misses with a leg kick.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusmao, as that shot connected.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Gusmao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusmao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Gusmao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gusmao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Gusmao's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusmao tries to avoid it.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gusmao throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gusmao misses with a body shot
and Rhod counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gusmao tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod checks the leg kick.#T4#
Rhod tests Gusmao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Gusmao moves away and avoids it.
Gusmao moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Gusmao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Rhod digs a good hook to Gusmao's body.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Gusmao ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Gusmao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Rhod digs a good hook to Gusmao's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudy Rhod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Gusmao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Gusmao misses with a double jab
and Rhod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Rhod throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily.
Rhod slips a straight right by Gusmao.
A nice leg kick from Gusmao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusmao tries to move into range but Rhod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Gusmao takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Gusmao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Gusmao misses.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.#T1#
Gusmao checks a low kick from Rhod.
Gusmao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Gusmao connects with a jab.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Gusmao tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Gusmao throws a right and a left that Rhod avoids nicely.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Gusmao saw it coming and moves away.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gusmao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Gusmao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Gusmao thumps Rhod with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Gusmao checks it.
Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Rhod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Gusmao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Gusmao.
Rhod stuns Gusmao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gusmao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rhod is out of range and Gusmao settles back down.
Gusmao slips a jab from Rhod.
Gusmao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gusmao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusmao tries to clinch up but Rhod circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Gusmao checks it.#T4#
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusmao.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusmao tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.#CL#
Gusmao rushes Rhod and presses him up against the cage.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Gusmao's head.
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 Henrique Gusmao.
I think Gusmao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his lightweight title!
Henrique Gusmao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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SYN 769
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rhod takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock swings for the body but Rhod moves 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!
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Rhod digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.#CL2#
Rock clinches up with Rhod and pushes him back against the cage.
Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rhod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock prevents Rhod from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Rhod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock wants to clinch.
Rock lands an overhand right.
Rhod throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rhod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Rhod catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rhod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Rock off balance momentarily.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Rock blocks a jab.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rhod fails to land with a series of punches.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rhod throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Rock has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
Rhod wants to break free but Rock has control.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Rock misses.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Rhod.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod 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.
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhod is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod lands a right hook to the body.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod slips a straight right by Rock.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock scores with a body shot.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod slips under a jab from Rock.
Rhod slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rhod throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Rhod connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Rock slips a jab from Rhod.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock with a jab.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Rock is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Rock down.
Rhod slips a straight right by Rock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rock throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Rock only half commits.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock 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. #T3#
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Rock finds it's target.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Good leg kick by Rock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Rock down.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock moves out of range as Rhod throws a body kick.
Rhod throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock throws a right hand that Rhod ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhod also avoids with ease.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock slips a jab from Rhod.
Rock throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock walks into a jab.
Rock avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod scores with a nice strike.
Rock throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rhod lands with a cross.
Rock scores with a jab.
A cross from Rhod lands.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Rhod motions for Rock to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
A big left from Rhod misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock misses with a low kick.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod tried to counter with a leg kick but Rock avoided it.
Rhod lunges at Rock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock's hand.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rock.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rhod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Rock.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod scores with a jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
Rhod 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.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.
Rock lands the left hand.
Rhod throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhod checks it well.
A cross from Rock lands.
Rock throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rock.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Rock.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rock takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Rock seems unphased.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Rhod walks into a jab.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock tries to move into range but Rhod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rock misses with a hook.
Jab from Rhod.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod checks the leg kick.#T4#
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rock lands a jab-cross combination.
Rock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Rock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rock throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rock tries a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Rudy Rhod.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Syn Birthday Bash Tokyo
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Rhod misses the jab.
Mumu 3.0 now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mumu 3.0 lands a body shot.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mumu 3.0.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Mumu 3.0 down.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Mumu 3.0's defenses.
Good exchange - Mumu 3.0 coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
Rhod moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mumu 3.0 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Rhod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rhod tries to work over Mumu 3.0's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhod.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot.#T1#
Rhod throws a nice looking combination but Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Mumu 3.0 lands.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu 3.0 finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
Jab, jab by Mumu 3.0 - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mumu 3.0 with a hook.
Rhod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Mumu 3.0's head back.
Rhod checks the leg kick.
Rhod drops his hands momentarily and Mumu 3.0 takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mumu 3.0. That did some damage!
Mumu 3.0 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod lands a head shot.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
Mumu 3.0 is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rhod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu 3.0. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod 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.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looks like Rhod has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
Mumu 3.0 has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mumu 3.0 lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod moves forwards but Mumu 3.0 connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu 3.0 can pounce on him.
Mumu 3.0 moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu 3.0 catches Rhod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhod tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mumu 3.0 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Mumu 3.0 takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod tries to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu 3.0 checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumu 3.0 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu 3.0 has time to react.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Mumu 3.0.
Rhod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Mumu 3.0 saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Mumu 3.0's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhod slips under a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu 3.0 doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head.
Rhod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhod misses with a series of wild punches.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu 3.0. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu 3.0 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mumu 3.0 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mumu 3.0 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Rhod tries to clinch up
enabling Mumu 3.0 to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu 3.0 is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdel Mumu 3.0 will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rhod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 keeps it at a distance.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mumu 3.0 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mumu 3.0 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Mumu 3.0 missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a shot to the body.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod throws a body punch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Rhod is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mumu 3.0 on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mumu 3.0 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mumu 3.0 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mumu 3.0 takes one to the side of the head.
Rhod tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 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.
Mumu 3.0 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Mumu 3.0.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu 3.0 throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 jabs Rhod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mumu 3.0 checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu 3.0 is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mumu 3.0's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rhod under the eye.
Rhod tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 jabs at Rhod's body.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod lands a nice hook to Mumu 3.0's body. Mumu 3.0 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice body punch.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mumu 3.0. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Mumu 3.0 off the ropes and back into range.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a low kick, right behind Rhod 's knee.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Rhod pushes Mumu 3.0 up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod throws a head kick but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a good body shot.
Rhod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
Rhod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Nice straight punches there by Mumu 3.0. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu 3.0 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick from Mumu 3.0, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Rhod pushes Mumu 3.0 up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Rhod moves in looking to clinch but Mumu 3.0 pushes him off.
Mumu 3.0 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.
Rhod looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
Rhod thumps Mumu 3.0 with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Rhod.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu 3.0. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu 3.0.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod connects with the punch.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod slips a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu 3.0 at a distance.
Mumu 3.0 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Mumu 3.0 swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhod punishes Mumu 3.0's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mumu 3.0's sensitive parts.
Mumu 3.0 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice calf kick.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Rhod delivers a nice body kick.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Mumu 3.0 moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab.
Rhod wants to clinch.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 with a nice cross.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu 3.0 can pounce on him.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Mumu 3.0 swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
Rhod tries to clinch up.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 moved away.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.
Mumu 3.0 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mumu 3.0 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mumu 3.0 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 flicks out a counter leg kick but Rhod steps away.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Mumu 3.0 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu 3.0 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod works Mumu 3.0's body with a nice hook.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick from Rhod.
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it well.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rhod is out of range and Mumu 3.0 settles back down.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu 3.0 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice cross.
Mumu 3.0 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod misses with a double jab.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rhod with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice head shot.
Mumu 3.0 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Mumu 3.0's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Mumu 3.0 ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu 3.0 obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Mumu 3.0 misses its intended target.
Rhod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Rhod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mumu 3.0, pushing him back against the ropes.
Mumu 3.0 can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Mumu 3.0 tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
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!#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mumu 3.0 tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu 3.0 doesn't seem phased though.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping right.
Mumu 3.0 walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Rhod trying to stall but Mumu 3.0 improves his position.
Rhod working aggressively here.
A short right from Rhod on the inside. #BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mumu 3.0 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rhod if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Mumu 3.0.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a low kick but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range easily.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Rhod tries to work over Mumu 3.0's front leg with a kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it.
It seemed like Mumu 3.0 was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to the head.
Mumu 3.0 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu 3.0.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
A leg kick checked by Mumu 3.0.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Mumu 3.0 swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Rhod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
Mumu 3.0 pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Mumu 3.0 works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu 3.0 thuds a left hand into Rhod's body.
A jab from Rhod misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu 3.0 wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu 3.0 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumu 3.0 defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Rhod takes the fight into the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhod misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod backing away here, and Mumu 3.0 unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Rhod throws a jab when Mumu 3.0 was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Rhod rushes Mumu 3.0 and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Mumu 3.0 connects with an inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the body kick from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 throws a one two combo.
Mumu 3.0 lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mumu 3.0 will feel that in the morning.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu 3.0 wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Mumu 3.0 moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
Rhod slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Rhod half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Rhod thows a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a counter right but Rhod avoids it with no problem.
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!
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Mumu 3.0 is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rhod with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice head shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod tries to move into range but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Rhod cracks Mumu 3.0 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 blocks it.
Rhod drops his hands momentarily and Mumu 3.0 takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rhod misses its target.
Rhod punishes Mumu 3.0's body with a nice straight punch.
Mumu 3.0 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhod fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu 3.0. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu 3.0 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mumu 3.0 tries a quick counter leg kick but Rhod is wise to it.
A low kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mumu 3.0 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Rhod is looking to chop away at Mumu 3.0's legs.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhod throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping right.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mumu 3.0 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Mumu 3.0 down.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mumu 3.0 scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice shot that snaps Rhod's head back.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumu 3.0 blocks the leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu 3.0. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu 3.0 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Mumu 3.0.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mumu 3.0 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0! Abdel Mumu 3.0 retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Abdel Mumu 3.0 thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Syn Turner vs Mumu
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Kansalainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Rhod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod scores with a push kick.#CL#
Kansalainen clinches. #TD#
Kansalainen jumps into guard, dragging Rhod to the mat.
Rhod works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kansalainen moves into full guard.
Rhod must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Rhod is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kansalainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rhod is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is trying to improve his position.
Kansalainen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rhod presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rhod takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kansalainen manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Rhod prevents Kansalainen from improving his position.
Kansalainen is pressing down on Rhod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kansalainen is looking for a triangle but Rhod pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kansalainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rhod is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kansalainen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rhod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Kansalainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kansalainen is working hard here to advance position.
Kansalainen seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhod dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansalainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kansalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
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.
Kansalainen looks to move to half guard but instead Rhod has passed into mount! Damn!
Kansalainen wants to control but Rhod is having none of it.
Kansalainen tries to reverse the position but Rhod maintains control.
Kansalainen regains half guard.
Rhod controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansalainen is able to avoid easily.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush Rhod with a series of wild strikes but Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kansalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Kansalainen blocks the leg kick.
Rhod dodges the punch combination from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.#T1#
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Rhod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
Rhod throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Kansalainen jumps back.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen lands with a shot 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!
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.
Rhod is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Rhod moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansalainen under the eye.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Rhod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Rhod.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Rhod's head back.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Rhod is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Rhod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Kansalainen.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Kansalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rhod.
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Kansalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhod throws a shot to the body.
Rhod keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a combination. Rhod tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Donk. Rhod catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rhod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod scores with a jab.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Rhod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Rhod motions for Kansalainen to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Rhod.
Rhod drops his hands momentarily and Kansalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod slips a jab from Kansalainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen 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.
Rhod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Rhod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod connects with a body shot.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
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!
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Rhod appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Rhod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Rhod.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Kansalainen moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod blocks the body kick.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws a series of punches but Kansalainen avoids them all with ease.
Kansalainen with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I've got Rhod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
A victorious Rudy Rhod thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhod slips under a jab.
Turner scores with a one two! Rhod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rhod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rhod 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.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Turner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That kick from Turner tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner pushes Rhod away with a front kick.
Turner throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Rhod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner 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.
Rhod throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turner moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Turner thuds a left hand into Rhod's body.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Rhod misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
Turner lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rhod - that will leave a mark!
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Rhod slips under a jab from Turner.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range. #T2#
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rhod rather than just go for the knockout.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Turner works over Rhod's head and body with a nice combination.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Rhod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Turner works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod 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.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Turner misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it.
Turner cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
Rhod with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner. #T3#
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Rhod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Rhod tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod thumps Turner with a low kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T4#
Rhod scores with a nice strike.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner slips a jab from Rhod.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner slips under a jab from Rhod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Rhod.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Jab by Turner.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Rhod back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner. #TD2#
Turner has picked Rhod up - he's going for a ride! Turner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Rhod is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Turner trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Turner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rhod haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rhod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.
Turner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Rhod is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
Turner controlling the action here.
Turner throwing shots but Rhod is blocking nicely.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Nice body kick from Turner.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner misses the jab.
Rhod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
A head kick misses from Rhod.
Rhod sets himself, and Turner steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhod avoids it this time.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Turner.#T4#
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Rhod motions for Turner to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner digs a good body shot into Rhod's ribs.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner moves out of range as Rhod throws a body kick.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left lands for Rhod.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner tests Rhod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Turner blocks a head kick by Rhod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Rhod.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod lands a front kick.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner jabs at Rhod's body.
Turner with a nice calf kick.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod connects with a leg kick.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhod checks it well.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rhod duly obliges. #T1#
Rhod throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.#CL2#
Turner instigates a clinch.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Rhod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Turner tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner has Rhod pressed against the cage, preventing Rhod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Rhod and move into the clinch position.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Turner catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Turner jabs at Rhod's body.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner lands a nice looking body kick.
Turner moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner with a jab.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Turner is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod takes one to the chin there.
Turner wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Turner moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod lands with a shot to the body.
Rhod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Rhod throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Turner swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Turner looking to score a takedown here. Rhod is defending well but Turner drives through and ends up in Rhod's guard.
Turner stays in close to Rhod's body and controls the position.
Turner trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod seems keen to control Turner's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Elgin Turner just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Turner cracks Rhod with a good jab.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Rhod.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Turner slips under a jab from Rhod.
Rhod throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rhod under the eye.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turner cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhod circles away.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod works the jab nicely.#T1#
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Rhod's belly button to the back.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rhod avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Turner clinches up with Rhod and pushes him back against the cage.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Turner prevents Rhod from breaking the clinch.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Nice body kick from Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner avoids a kick to the body.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rhod slips a straight right by Turner.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner misses with a body kick.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner with a nice cross.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Rhod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
A left lands for Rhod.
Rhod takes one on the button.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
A big left from Turner misses.
Rhod takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Jab by Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Rhod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner shoots in and drives through. Rhod sprawls well.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turner avoids it.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turner.#T1#
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Turner with the counter takedown but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod throws a big counter combination but Turner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Rhod bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhod throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Elgin Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Rhod finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt - Rhod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rhod.
Rhod 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.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rhod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Turner wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.#T3#
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Rhod slips a jab from Turner.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner slips a straight right by Rhod.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Turner slips a jab from Rhod.
Turner lands a head shot.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Rhod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhod cracks Turner with a good jab.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Turner staying out of range there.#CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Rhod against the cage.
Rhod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turner has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
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 Rudy Rhod.
I think Turner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Elgin Turner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tyrone Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhod slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Rhod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhod defends it well.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Rhod finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod looks to land a combination but Tyrone Jones avoids it well.
Rhod stuns Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod 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.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
And Tyrone Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Rhod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.#T2#
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhod as he connects with a hook.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones thumps Rhod with a low kick.
Rhod lands a right hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod throws a big counter combination but Tyrone Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tyrone Jones moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Rhod scores with a head kick. Tyrone Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Rhod tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod lands with a shot to the body.
Rhod cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhod lands a nice looking body kick.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Rhod lands a head shot.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrone Jones.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod tries a low kick but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Rhod moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyrone Jones!
Tyrone Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Good exchange - Tyrone Jones coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrone Jones with a hook.
Rhod sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyrone Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhod defends it well.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyrone Jones. That did some damage!
Rhod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhod defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrone Jones can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rhod fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrone Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tyrone Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rhod has got the better of the exchanges.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyrone Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Tyrone Jones.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Tyrone Jones's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the ropes and back into range.
Rhod checks a leg kick. #T2#
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Rhod walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Rhod does it's job there.
Tyrone Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rhod swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
#T3#
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Rhod shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyrone Jones has time to react.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
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!
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod takes one on the button.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyrone Jones at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Rhod.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod cracks Tyrone Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Tyrone Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rhod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyrone Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Tyrone Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Tyrone Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Rhod.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab.
Tyrone Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the button.#CL2#
Tyrone Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Rhod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Rhod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Rhod throws a body kick.
Rhod thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyrone Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyrone Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhod on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones looks for a takedown but Rhod sprawls well.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Rhod lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Rhod.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Rhod throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a front kick aimed at Rhod's knee but Rhod avoids it well.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rhod sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod pushes Tyrone Jones away with a front kick.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Tyrone Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Tyrone Jones's head back.
Rhod slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tyrone Jones has Rhod up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick. #T1#
Tyrone Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhod defends it nicely.
Rhod is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones feints the counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Tyrone Jones moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.#BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhod connects with the punch.
Jab by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Rhod throws a good cross that connects.
Rhod is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rhod.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhod lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rhod.#TD2#
Tyrone Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhod!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tyrone Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rhod is avoiding damage well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position but Rhod is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyrone Jones.
Rhod parries the strikes from Tyrone Jones easily there. Tyrone Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Tyrone Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rhod parries the strikes from Tyrone Jones easily there. Tyrone Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
An elbow from Tyrone Jones crashes against the mat.
Rhod is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyrone Jones off and has taken his back!
Tyrone Jones rolls, trying to escape but Rhod keeps control of the position.
Tyrone Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Tyrone Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhod gets his hands free. #T4#
Tyrone Jones staying busy and making it hard for Rhod to control.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position but Rhod manages to sink in the hooks.
Rhod keeps control of the position as Tyrone Jones tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhod's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rhod keeps control of the position as Tyrone Jones tries to break free.
Tyrone Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhod gets his hands free.
Tyrone Jones rolls, trying to escape but Rhod keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod had his way with Russell Tyrone Jones in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Tyrone Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rhod to the mat! Rhod manages to get full guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tyrone Jones pushing down on Rhod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rhod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrone Jones.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rhod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
Tyrone Jones stalling.
Tyrone Jones uses his free foot to push down on Rhod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhod.
Rhod is squirming around, avoiding Tyrone Jones's attempts to control the action.
Rhod tries to hold on but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes here but Rhod is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rhod wants to hold on but Tyrone Jones pushes him away.
Tyrone Jones throws some wild stikes that Rhod manages to avoid easily.
#SUB2#
Tyrone Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rhod is now in Tyrone Jones's guard. A big mistake from Tyrone Jones there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Tyrone Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Tyrone Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyrone Jones is trying to keep Rhod in close.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB2#
Tyrone Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhod postures up.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhod's guard. #REVB#
Rhod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tyrone Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrone Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrone Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyrone Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyrone Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tyrone Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rhod 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod is the new lightweight champion!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Mumu vs Jones
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zemin. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Zemin moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Zemin avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Zemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Rhod lands a jab-cross combination.
Zemin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zemin scores with a jab to the head.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zemin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
and Zemin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemin lands with a right hand.
Rhod scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Zemin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Rhod.
Zemin misses the jab.#T1#
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Zemin - just one landing.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Zemin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin checks a low kick from Rhod.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod feints and then cracks Zemin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zemin down.
We've been told by Zemin's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Zemin moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Rhod slips a straight right by Zemin.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zemin.
Rhod has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Zemin jumps back.
Zemin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Zemin misses the target.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
#T2#
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zemin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Zemin checks the leg kick.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
A jab from Zemin misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhod lands an overhand right.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zemin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zemin.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Zemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Zemin throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Zemin is wise to it.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Zemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zemin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
Rhod has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zemin connects with the punch.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Zemin counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Jab by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
Zemin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Zemin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod feints and then cracks Zemin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zemin down.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod throws a low kick but Zemin avoids it.#T4#
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Zemin backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zemin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin blocks a jab.
Zemin misses the jab.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zemin.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Zemin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Zemin throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Zemin slips under a jab.
Zemin scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Rhod misses
and Zemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Zemin. Beautiful body shot.
Zemin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Zemin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Zemin throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod connects with a body shot.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Rhod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zemin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Zemin throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Zemin misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Zemin misses.
Rhod scores with a body shot.
A cross from Rhod lands.#T1#
Rhod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
Zemin moves out of range of the body kick from Rhod.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Zemin.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Rhod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Zemin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod lands with a cross.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod throws a shot 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!
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Rhod.#T2#
Rhod needs to keep his hands up - Zemin had a free shot at his head there.
Rhod feints and then cracks Zemin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zemin down.
Zemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Zemin is looking to counter punch.
Rhod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Zemin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zemin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zemin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Zemin.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zemin doesn't seem phased though.
Zemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Zemin throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zemin lands a right hook to the body.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zemin defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Zemin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhod slips a jab from Zemin.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Zemin avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zemin throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Rhod throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Zemin down.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Zemin's head but Zemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zemin throwing a counter right hand but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Zemin digs a good hook to Rhod's body.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Zemin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Zemin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Zemin just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Zemin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Zemin misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zemin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Zemin's head.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Zemin.
Zemin misses with a straight left.
Zemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zemin avoids the body shot from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zemin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Rhod throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a body shot
and Zemin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zemin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zemin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Zemin checks a leg kick.
Zemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod slips a straight right by Zemin.
Zemin misses with a low kick.
Zemin tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Zemin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Zemin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zemin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zemin checks a leg kick.
Zemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.#T1#
Zemin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod lands with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Rhod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhod cracks Zemin with an open hand slap.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zemin on the side of the head.
Rhod swinging wildly here.
Zemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zemin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zemin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Zemin's front leg but catches the back leg as Zemin tries to avoid it.
Zemin loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Zemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhod connects with a body shot.#T2#
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Zemin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zemin checks a leg kick.
Zemin throwing a counter right hand but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod misses the body punch
and Zemin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Zemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Zemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Zemin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhod connects with the punch.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod needs to keep his hands up - Zemin had a free shot at his head there.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhod on the side of the head.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Rhod. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Rhod.
Zemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Zemin avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zemin.
Rhod tries to move into range but Zemin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zemin lands with a shot to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Xun Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Zemin misses.
Zemin looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Zemin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Rhod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod blocks the body kick.
Zemin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod with a nice cross.#T4#
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Zemin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod cracks Zemin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zemin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zemin throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Zemin down.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zemin lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhod 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Our winner, Rudy Rhod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rhod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Mumu 3.0 takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mumu 3.0 has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Origin Of Eternity in the buildup to the fight.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 lands a front kick.
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
As Rhod backs away, Mumu 3.0 returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu 3.0 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Mumu 3.0 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod thows a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu 3.0 lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mumu 3.0 scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Mumu 3.0 steps away.
A head kick misses from Rhod.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu 3.0 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to the head.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Mumu 3.0 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod slips a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu 3.0 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Rhod jabs at Mumu 3.0's body.
Rhod misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu 3.0 has time to react.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mumu 3.0.
Rhod slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a leg kick.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu 3.0 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rhod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well.
Mumu 3.0 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu 3.0. Mumu 3.0 obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumu 3.0 delivers a nice body kick.
Mumu 3.0 jabs at Rhod's body.
Mumu 3.0 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body punch from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Mumu 3.0 takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod misses with a body shot
enabling Mumu 3.0 to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Mumu 3.0 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.
Mumu 3.0 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod scores with a push kick.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod tries a low kick but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu 3.0 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rhod is out of range and Mumu 3.0 settles back down.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhod's head backwards.
Rhod checks the leg kick.
Rhod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abdel Mumu 3.0 will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu 3.0 tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Rhod jabs Mumu 3.0 right on the nose. Mumu 3.0 blinks but takes it well.
Mumu 3.0 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 motions for Rhod to come forward. Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod checks a low kick from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice calf kick.
Mumu 3.0 missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod tests Mumu 3.0's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu 3.0 wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rhod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mumu 3.0 throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Mumu 3.0 steps away.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mumu 3.0's hands.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhod scores with a nice head shot.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod slips under a jab from Mumu 3.0.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhod tries to move into range but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rhod throws a push kick but Mumu 3.0 slaps the foot to one side.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rhod throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu 3.0 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it well.
Rhod lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mumu 3.0. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mumu 3.0.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Mumu 3.0 half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.#T3#
The fighters circling - Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Rhod misses
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice body kick.
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mumu 3.0 blocks the leg kick.
Rhod slips a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu 3.0 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it well.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod 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.
Mumu 3.0 throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mumu 3.0.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 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.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Rhod swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu 3.0 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 takes one to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumu 3.0 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 walks into a jab.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Rhod staying out of range there.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice body kick.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rhod throws a body punch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu 3.0 sizes up Rhod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rhod lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Rhod.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Mumu 3.0 misses its intended target.
Mumu 3.0 connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Mumu 3.0's defenses.
Rhod tries a low kick but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhod as he connects with a hook.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.#T1#
That kick from Mumu 3.0 tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mumu 3.0 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod checks a leg kick.
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.
Rhod thumps Mumu 3.0 with a low kick.
Rhod keeps Mumu 3.0 at a distance using the push kick.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the body kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu 3.0 tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhod should have avoided that one.
Rhod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Mumu 3.0 half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod scores with a kick to the body.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu 3.0 at a distance.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 thuds a left hand into Rhod's body.
Rhod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu 3.0. Mumu 3.0 obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a low kick nicely.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
Rhod connects with a body shot.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu 3.0 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good hook to Rhod's body.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rhod cracks Mumu 3.0 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mumu 3.0.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
Jab, jab by Mumu 3.0 - just one landing.
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mumu 3.0 checks a leg kick.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abdel Mumu 3.0 did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhod slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Mumu 3.0's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Mumu 3.0, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu 3.0 checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected.
Mumu 3.0 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhod should have avoided that one.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod catches Mumu 3.0 with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod sizes up Mumu 3.0 with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu 3.0 seems unphased.
#T1#
Rhod moves out of range as Mumu 3.0 strikes.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight right.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Mumu 3.0's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod thows a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu 3.0 throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Mumu 3.0 lands.
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!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rhod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mumu 3.0 to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhod misses with a body shot
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Mumu 3.0 scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu 3.0 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a push kick.
Rhod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod lands with an overhand left.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab.
Mumu 3.0 tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Mumu 3.0 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook. Mumu 3.0 ducked under it nicely.
Rhod scores with a sloppy right hand. Mumu 3.0 should have avoided that one. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mumu 3.0 stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Mumu 3.0 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.
Mumu 3.0 lands an overhand right.
Rhod wants to slow Mumu 3.0 down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick that misses.
Rhod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 connects with the punch.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mumu 3.0 wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Rhod is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Mumu 3.0 saw that one coming.
As Rhod backs away, Mumu 3.0 returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu 3.0 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rhod!
Both fighters circling a little - Mumu 3.0 finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mumu 3.0 missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu 3.0 throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Mumu 3.0 wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Mumu 3.0 is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mumu 3.0 checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the head kick by Rhod.
Rhod throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Rhod misses
and Mumu 3.0 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mumu 3.0 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mumu 3.0 and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mumu 3.0 connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rhod scrambles back to his feet.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Abdel Mumu 3.0 will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands with an overhand left.
Mumu 3.0 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mumu 3.0 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod throws a jab when Mumu 3.0 was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice shot that snaps Rhod's head back.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Mumu 3.0's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhod throws the left hand but Mumu 3.0 avoids the punch easily.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for a 1-2. Mumu 3.0 obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu 3.0 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mumu 3.0.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Mumu 3.0's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mumu 3.0 duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu 3.0 fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throws a low kick but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range easily.
Mumu 3.0 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it.
Rhod misses with an uppercut
and Mumu 3.0 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a body shot.
Rhod slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Rhod.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu 3.0 off balance momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mumu 3.0 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Rhod throws a low kick but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
Rhod throws the left hand but Mumu 3.0 avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Mumu 3.0 was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhod.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight right.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu 3.0.
Some bone on bone action there as Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Mumu 3.0 is wise to it.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu 3.0 is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Mumu 3.0, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Mumu 3.0 moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod lands a nice shot that snaps Mumu 3.0's head back.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Mumu 3.0 steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter punch.
Mumu 3.0 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod wants to slow Mumu 3.0 down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Rhod throws a chopping leg kick but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rhod takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mumu 3.0 has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Abdel Mumu 3.0, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Rhod lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod scores with a nice head shot.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Uesugi is looking to clinch.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a right and a left that Rhod avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi staying out of range there.#T1#
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhod avoids it this time.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Rhod's body.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uesugi is able to avoid easily.
Uesugi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhod throws a low kick but Uesugi moves out of range easily.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
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!
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
We've been told by Rhod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uesugi slips a jab from Rhod.
Rhod sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhod avoids it this time.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Rhod misses.
Uesugi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rhod rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
Rhod connects with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming. #T4#
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod throws a right and a left that Uesugi avoids nicely.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uesugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Uesugi scores with a one two! Rhod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi tries to counter with a clinch but Rhod shakes him off and moves away.
A cross from Rhod lands.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Uesugi takes one to the chin there.
Rhod takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Rhod sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhod avoids it this time.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi slips a jab from Rhod.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Uesugi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uesugi there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
Uesugi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhod's efforts to push away.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi works on Rhod's body with a couple of short punches.
Rhod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod throws a wild body kick that Uesugi sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uesugi tries to counter with a clinch but Rhod shakes him off and moves away.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhod to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Rhod misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Uesugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Uesugi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uesugi blocks a leg kick.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
As Uesugi backs away, Rhod returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Uesugi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rhod wants to slow Uesugi down by chopping away at his legs.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Uesugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Rhod looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhod slips a jab and a cross from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Uesugi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Uesugi knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
And Rhod counters with a quick kick to the body but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uesugi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
Uesugi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Rhod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod thumps Uesugi with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Uesugi takes one on the button.
Rhod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uesugi to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod scores with a spinning back kick!
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uesugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uesugi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi walks into a straight right hand from Rhod.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uesugi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Rhod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod sizes up Uesugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Good exchange - Uesugi coming out on top.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
Uesugi with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Uesugi's front leg but catches the back leg as Uesugi tries to avoid it.
Uesugi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uesugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Rhod's ribs.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uesugi on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Uesugi drives through and clinches with Rhod against the cage.
Rhod tries to break free but Uesugi pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod can't break the clinch.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Rhod is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rhod tries to circle away but Uesugi has him pinned against the cage.
Rhod tries to circle away but Uesugi has him pinned against the cage.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod stalling.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Rhod.
Rhod connects with a leg kick.
Uesugi throws a nice looking combination but Rhod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod with a nice cross.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Rhod scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uesugi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uesugi lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uesugi at a distance.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Good leg kick by Rhod.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uesugi scores with a hook.
Rhod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rhod lands with a straight right. Uesugi didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Uesugi checks the leg kick.
Uesugi throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Our winner, Rudy Rhod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Syn 696 Point vs Puno
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Graves does no damage.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a hook.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Graves backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves jabs Rhod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod lands a right hook to the body.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhod as he jumps to the side.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.#T1#
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Graves 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.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graves.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graves dives in for a single leg takedown but Rhod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhod has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod connects with a leg kick.
Graves moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
A good leg kick by Rhod. #T3#
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Rhod stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves staying out of range there.
Rhod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves tries to clinch there but Rhod circles away.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhod wants it to stay on the feet.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Graves moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Rhod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rhod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves misses the jab.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves clobbers Rhod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Graves catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Graves shoots for a double leg takedown but Rhod sprawls well. He's pushed Graves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Jab by Graves.#CL#
Rhod tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Rhod moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Graves down.
Rhod moves out of range as Graves strikes.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Graves has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhod is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod trying to stall but Graves improves his position.
Graves misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Rhod cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod swinging wildly here.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Rhod defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves fails with the takedown.#T2#
Rhod takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves dodges the punch combination from Rhod.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Graves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Graves throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graves is defended easily by Rhod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Graves.
Rhod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rhod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod slips a straight right by Graves.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Graves throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhod circles away.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Graves defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Graves checks a low kick from Rhod.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Graves slips under a jab from Rhod.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Rhod connects with an inside leg kick.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Graves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Rhod.
An inside leg kick from Rhod misses.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhod is looking to chop away at Graves's legs.
Graves throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Rhod wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Graves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rhod after a bit of a struggle.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod cracks Graves with a good jab.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhod avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ernest Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rhod throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Rhod cracks Graves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Rhod wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhod. Rhod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Graves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rhod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod lands with a cross.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
Graves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod thows a body kick. Graves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donk. Rhod catches Graves right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves sizes up Rhod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Rhod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I've got Rhod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
After winning the bout, Rudy Rhod thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Syn 686 Rhod vs Turner
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Rhod lands with a kick to the ribs.
Turner staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Rhod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhod stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Rhod throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Rhod does no damage.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Turner throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.#T1#
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod slips a straight right by Turner.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Rhod clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.#T2#
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rhod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Rhod slips a straight right by Turner.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod stuffs the takedown.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhod is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It looks like Rhod has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Donk. Rhod catches Turner right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner misses with a hook.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Rhod lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Rhod slips a jab from Turner.#T4#
Rhod tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Turner slips a straight right by Rhod.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod misses the jab.
Turner 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.
Jab from Rhod.
Turner with a jab.
Rhod takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Rhod is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turner throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhod's head but Rhod avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Turner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turner controlling the position.
Rhod dodges the ground and pound from Turner.
Rhod prevents Turner from moving into mount.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working. #T1#
Rhod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rhod dodges the ground and pound from Turner.
Turner cracks Rhod with a big right hand but Rhod just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Turner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhod has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turner trying to control the position but Rhod is working away.
Turner working away.
Turner is trying to ground and pound but Rhod uses the momentary lack of control by Turner to regain half guard. #T2#
Turner moves into full mount! Rhod won't be happy about that!
Turner trying to control but Rhod is having none of it.
Rhod holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rhod is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rhod wants to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Rhod blocking the ground and pound.
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhod is looking to escape.
Turner throws some wild stikes that Rhod manages to avoid easily.
Turner trying to control but Rhod is having none of it.
Elgin Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhod holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rhod avoids a strike by Turner and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Turner's guard! Fantastic escape!
Rhod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Turner wants to hit a sweep here but Rhod passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turner there! #T4#
Turner tries to hold on but Rhod pushes him away.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhod trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner is looking to control Rhod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rhod slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Turner misses.
Jab from Rhod.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rhod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Rhod seems unphased.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Rhod 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.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod slips a jab from Turner.
Rhod misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhod defends it well.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner checks a low kick from Rhod.
Turner is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Turner moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner. #T3#
Rhod is looking to control Turner's arms but Turner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rhod has his back to the cage. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhod needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Rhod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Turner catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Rhod with an uppercut!
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhod. Rhod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhod motions for Turner to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rhod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Elgin Turner just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Turner slips a jab from Rhod.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Good shot there by Rhod.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhod blocks the body kick.
Rhod appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Rhod takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod motions for Turner to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rhod throws a front kick that sends Turner stumbling back into the cage.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Rhod lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhod circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhod thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rhod is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rhod defends well and Turner ends up having to push Rhod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner takes one on the button.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rhod cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhod should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Turner clinches.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Rhod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner lands a body shot.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Turner clinches up with Rhod and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
#T4#
Turner misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Rhod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner tries to clinch there but Rhod circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Rhod throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Rhod misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner slips a straight right by Rhod.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhod defends it well.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rhod cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Rhod throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Rhod lands with a right hand.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner misses with a hook.
Rhod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Rhod lands with a right hand.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner connects with a right hand. Rhod shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner slips under a jab.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Rhod slips under a jab from Turner.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner.
Turner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Turner wants to control but Rhod is keeping him busy. #T3#
Turner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rhod works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Turner controlling the action here.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner is trying to control. Rhod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
Rhod taking some punishment here, with Turner in his half guard.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Rhod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Turner is thwarting Rhod's attempts to control the position.
Turner is trying to control. Rhod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turner is looking to stall here but Rhod recovers full guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elgin Turner.
I think Turner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Syn Supernova X
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Phetboonme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phetboonme misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head.
Phetboonme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Phetboonme seems unphased.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Phetboonme off balance momentarily.
Phetboonme cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme cracks the inside of Rhod's front leg. #CL2#
Phetboonme drives through and clinches with Rhod against the cage.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
A short right from Rhod on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Phetboonme as the two fighters clinch.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it.
Rhod throws a chopping leg kick but Phetboonme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phetboonme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod takes one to the side of the head.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Rhod.
Decent striking displayed by Rhod there.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme 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.
Rhod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Rhod is looking to slow Phetboonme down with leg kicks.
Phetboonme tries a head kick but it misses.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phetboonme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Phetboonme moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod tries to work over Phetboonme's front leg with a kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Phetboonme missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phetboonme loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Phetboonme throws a front kick aimed at Rhod's knee but Rhod avoids it well.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phetboonme throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Phetboonme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhod to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Phetboonme off balance momentarily.
Phetboonme takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phetboonme! But no joy.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phetboonme.
Phetboonme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhod's hands.
Phetboonme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Phetboonme saw it coming and moves away.
Phetboonme throws out a counter right but Rhod avoids it with no problem.
Rhod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Rhod misses with a head kick.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Phetboonme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phetboonme blocks the body kick.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phetboonme lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Phetboonme misses with a body kick.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut.
Rhod scores with a jab. Phetboonme acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phetboonme scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Nice uppercut there from Rhod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phetboonme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phetboonmes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phetboonme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phetboonme under the eye.
Phetboonme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhod to score with a decent uppercut.
Phetboonme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phetboonme tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
Rhod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhod lands with a nice combination. Phetboonme backs away looking to recover.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phetboonme throws a front kick aimed at Rhod's knee but Rhod avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Phetboonme moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Phetboonme is looking to clinch.
Rhod tried to counter with a leg kick but Phetboonme avoided it.
Nice body kick from Rhod.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Phetboonme moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Phetboonme moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phetboonme.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Phetboonme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Phetboonme throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod connects with a body shot that sends Phetboonme's belly button to the back.
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Phetboonme's knee but Phetboonme avoids it well.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Rhod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Rhod cracks Phetboonme with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phetboonme.
Rhod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Phetboonme looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Phetboonme saw that one coming.
Phetboonme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Phetboonme blocks the leg kick.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phetboonme throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phetboonme, right into the meat.
Rhod thuds his shin into the meat of Phetboonme's side.
A jab from Phetboonme does it's job there.#T2#
Phetboonme moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phetboonme will feel that in the morning.
Phetboonme throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Phetboonme blocks the leg kick.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a combination. Phetboonme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod wants to slow Phetboonme down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Rhod.
Phetboonme checks a leg kick.
Phetboonme scores with a leg kick.
Phetboonme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Rhod misses its target.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phetboonme stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod scores with a jab.#T3#
A big left from Phetboonme misses.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Rhod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Rhod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phetboonme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot.
Phetboonme cracks Rhod with a good jab.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod sizes up Phetboonme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Phetboonme slips under a jab from Rhod.
Phetboonme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phetboonme avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Rhod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phetboonme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme slips under a jab from Rhod.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Phetboonme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Rhod does it's job there.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phetboonme's hands.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod checks a low kick from Phetboonme.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
Rhod misses with a hook to the body
and Phetboonme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme wants to clinch.
Rhod throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that second round.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick. Rhod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Phetboonme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Phetboonme jumps back.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Phetboonme missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phetboonme takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phetboonme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Phetboonme slips under a jab from Rhod.
Phetboonme lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme works Rhod's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Phetboonme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.
Phetboonme tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Phetboonme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhod to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phetboonme throws out the jab.
Phetboonme throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Phetboonme only half commits.
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Phetboonme lands with a nice body punch.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhod.
Phetboonme tries a quick counter leg kick but Rhod is wise to it.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phetboonme moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.#T2#
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phetboonme counters with a low kick, right behind Rhod 's knee.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhod misses with a leg kick
and Phetboonme makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rhod really felt that one!
Phetboonme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phetboonme.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod lands with a good body shot.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Rhod takes one on the button.
Phetboonme throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phetboonme.
Rhod feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Phetboonme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
That kick from Phetboonme tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Phetboonme.
Rhod tried to counter with a leg kick but Phetboonme avoided it.
A punch lands to the side of Rhod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phetboonme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phetboonme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
Phetboonme walks into a straight right hand from Rhod.
Phetboonme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Phetboonme's front leg but catches the back leg as Phetboonme tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phetboonme.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phetboonme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod defending well as Phetboonme loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod clobbers Phetboonme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rhod with a hook.
Phetboonme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phetboonme. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Rhod 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.
Rhod connects with an inside leg kick.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Phetboonme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Phetboonme walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phetboonme throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kongchai Phetboonme just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phetboonme lands with a cross.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phetboonme throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Phetboonme backs away, Rhod returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phetboonme takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Phetboonme misses.
Phetboonme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phetboonme scrambles back to his feet.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Phetboonme walks into a straight right hand from Rhod.
Phetboonme takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phetboonme walks into a left hand.
Phetboonme walks into a left hand. #T1#
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phetboonme lands a lovely overhand right.
Phetboonme loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Phetboonme has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhod finds it's way round the side to connect with Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Phetboonme walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phetboonme steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rhod. That one must have hurt.
Phetboonme lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Phetboonme slips a straight right by Rhod.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
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!
Phetboonme looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phetboonme connects with a body shot that sends Rhod's belly button to the back.
Rhod feints a jab promting Phetboonme to slip. Rhod then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phetboonme slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Phetboonme throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Phetboonme lands with a cross.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Phetboonme moves away and avoids it.
Phetboonme tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Phetboonme down.
Good work by Phetboonme as he checks the leg kick.
Phetboonme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod tries a low kick but Phetboonme avoids it.
Rhod scores with a jab.
Phetboonme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Phetboonme avoids it.
Phetboonme blocks a low kick nicely.
Phetboonme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Phetboonme lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rhod. Phetboonme shrugs it off though.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phetboonme on the side of the head.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Phetboonme counters with a slapping leg kick.
Phetboonme has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rhod.
Rhod moves out of range as Phetboonme throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Phetboonme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phetboonme misses with a looping left.
Phetboonme pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Phetboonme moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Phetboonme blocks the low kick.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phetboonme takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rhod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phetboonme connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod had his way with Kongchai Phetboonme in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Rhod scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phetboonme takes one on the button.
Phetboonme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Rhod cracks Phetboonme with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Rhod keeps Phetboonme at a distance using the push kick.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phetboonme throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Phetboonme takes one to the chin 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!
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod cracks the inside of Phetboonme's front leg.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Jab from Rhod.
Phetboonme works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Phetboonme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phetboonme throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rhod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Phetboonme.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Phetboonme rushes Rhod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Phetboonme.
#BC#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Rhod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod throws a low kick but Phetboonme moves out of range easily. #T2#
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phetboonme at a distance.
Phetboonme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Phetboonme throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rhod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod cracks Phetboonme with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Phetboonme misses its intended target.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut.
Rhod connects with a jab.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Phetboonme's knee but Phetboonme avoids it well.
Phetboonme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod moves away from the strike by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod avoids a kick to the body.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phetboonme swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phetboonme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Rhod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhod feints and then cracks Phetboonme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phetboonme down.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Phetboonme connects with a body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Phetboonme 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.
Rhod tries to work over Phetboonme's front leg with a kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Phetboonme steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rhod. That one must have hurt.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rhod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phetboonme's calf.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Jab by Rhod.
Phetboonme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phetboonme throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Phetboonme's head back.
Phetboonme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Phetboonme drops his hands momentarily and Rhod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rhod 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Rudy Rhod 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.
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#R1#
Rhod lands with a cross.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhod defends it nicely.
Turner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Turner gets a takedown into half guard.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rhod to regain full guard.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
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!
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Rhod controlling the position.
Rhod working a defensive guard here.
Rhod keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Rhod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Rhod keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhod has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rhod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Rhod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Rhod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rhod scrambles back to his feet.
Rhod dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhod dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Turner looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Rhod swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
#T3#
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rhod cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner checks a low kick from Rhod.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rhod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.#T4#
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhod on the side of the head.
Rhod slips under a jab from Turner.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner slips a jab from Rhod.
Turner throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Turner defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Rhod.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhod on the side of the head.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Rhod avoids it well and moves away.
Rhod with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#TD#
Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhod!
Turner throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhod's head but Rhod avoids it well.
An elbow from Turner crashes against the mat.
Turner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turner wants to control but Rhod is keeping him busy.
Rhod manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rhod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is looking to control Rhod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Rhod passes into side control, despite Turner's attempt to control the position.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhod wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod controlling from side mount.
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Turner defending against the ground and pound.
Turner tries to buck Rhod off but Rhod is having none of it.#T3#
Turner stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rhod taking a breather here.
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhod trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Turner tries to bench press Rhod off him but Rhod keeps the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turner looks to move to half guard but instead Rhod has passed into mount! Damn!
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhod tries to push Turner's head away but Turner is holding on tight.
Rhod avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhod has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhod avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Rhod misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Turner 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.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Turner.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod dips to his left and cracks Turner 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!
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Rhod lands an overhand right.#T1#
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rhod misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner is thwarting Rhod's attempts to control the position.
Turner trying to control from Rhod's half guard. Rhod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rhod is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Rhod can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhod is looking for a sweep.
Turner wants to control but Rhod is keeping him busy.
Turner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turner 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.
Turner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Turner trying to control the position but Rhod is working away.
Rhod is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Turner advances to mount.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rhod avoids a series of strikes thrown by Turner.
Rhod is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Turner wants to control but Rhod has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Rhod is looking to improve his position.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Turner is just content to waste time from the top position. Rhod takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rhod is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod working a defensive guard here.
Turner pushing down on Rhod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turner in particular looking to stall.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elgin Turner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rhod with a nice cross.
Turner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhod scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner connects with a right hand. Rhod shakes it off.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Turner backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Rhod cracks Turner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhod slips a jab from Turner.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
A big right from Turner misses.
Rhod throws a good cross that connects.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Rhod swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily. #T2#
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rhod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
Turner stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Rhod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Rhod lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner lands with a hook. Rhod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turner staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner blocks the body kick.
Turner checks a leg kick.#T4#
Rhod avoids the body shot from Turner.
A jab from Turner misses.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turner checks a low kick from Rhod.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Rhod cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod scores with a nice strike.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Rhod wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhod scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Rhod lands with a cross.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Turner checks the leg kick.#T1#
Turner misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Turner misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Turner throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Turner down.
Rhod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Turner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turner throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range. #T3#
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Rhod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Rhod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner blocks a jab.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod. #TD#
Rhod gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turner trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rhod 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Rudy Rhod thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Elgin Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Event:
Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Kansalainen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhod moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Rhod takes one to the side of the head.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Kansalainen's knee but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhod tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Kansalainen cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhod walks into a jab.#T2#
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Rhod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Rhod
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Kansalainen has closed the distance and engaged Rhod in a clinch.
#BC#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kansalainen has managed to clinch.
Rhod lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.#T3#
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
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!
Kansalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Rhod.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kansalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Rhod slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Rhod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Rhod steps away.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod with a nice cross.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Kansalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Kansalainen moves his leg out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Rhod moves out of range.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Kansalainen moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod misses with a hook
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Rhod. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Rhod throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kansalainen duly obliges.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhod throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
Rhod looks to land a combination but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Kansalainen jumps back.
Kansalainen throws out a counter right but Rhod avoids it with no problem.
Rhod works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Rhod.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Kansalainen tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rhod misses with a hook
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhod pushes Kansalainen away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs. #T3#
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to clinch up.
Donk. Rhod catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Rhod misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Rhod checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Kansalainen - just one landing.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansalainen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Rhod cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhod blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.#T1#
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen lands with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod connects with the punch.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
#CL2#
Kansalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kansalainen fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
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!
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansalainen.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansalainen can do to turn this around?
Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Kansalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rhod off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Rhod misses #CL2#
and Kansalainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kansalainen.
A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod is trying to force a seperation but Kansalainen has the dominant position.
Kansalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rhod. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.#T4#
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Rhod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Rhod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
Rhod clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhod, as that shot connected.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 671 Whymer vs Magufuli
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Mumu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Mumu avoids it.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Mumu throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
Mumu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mumu throws a front kick aimed at Rhod's knee but Rhod avoids it well.
Rhod checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Mumu clinches up against the cage.
Mumu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rhod!
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Mumu moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mumu is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumu misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Mumu's head back.
Mumu wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Mumu's defenses.
Mumu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mumu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Mumu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumu is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu takes one to the chin there.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu off balance momentarily.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Rhod throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Mumu blocks the low kick.
Rhod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod's coach down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhod's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Rhod works Mumu's body with a nice hook.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod slips under a jab from Mumu.#CL#
Mumu clinches up against the cage.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Mumu's head.
Rhod is trying to break the clinch but Mumu has him pressed against the cage.
Mumu presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Mumu walks into a jab.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rhod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mumu scrambles back to his feet.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3##CL#
Mumu takes the fight into the clinch.
Rhod is trying to break the clinch but Mumu has him pressed against the cage.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod. #BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Mumu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu throws a good cross that connects.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot by Rhod.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Rhod lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Mumu does it's job there.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Mumu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mumu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Rhod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Mumu's defenses.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Mumu throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mumu throws a right and a left that Rhod avoids nicely.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Mumu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhod. That's going to slow Mumu down.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod connects with an inside leg kick.
Mumu scores with a kick to the body.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod 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#
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Mumu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mumu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu throws out the jab.
Rhod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mumu takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Mumu tries to clinch up but Rhod circles away and keeps his distance.
Good work by Mumu as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Mumu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Mumu closes the distance and clinches.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod digs a right hand into Mumu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mumu's gas tank.
Mumu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
Rhod has had enough of the clinch but Mumu keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mumu back to the cage. Rhod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Mumu's knee but Mumu avoids it well.
Rhod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rhod.#T1#
A cross from Mumu lands.
Mumu tries a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Mumu is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Rhod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu blocks a jab.#CL#
Mumu rushes Rhod and presses him up against the cage.
Mumu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Mumu connects with a single shot there.
Mumu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Mumu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mumu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu slips a jab from Rhod.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Mumu throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod slips a jab from Mumu.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mumu.
Mumu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Mumu misses.
Rhod misses the jab.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range. #T3#
Rhod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
A big left from Rhod misses.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body. Mumu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mumu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Mumu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rhod scores with a jab. Mumu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Mumu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu tries to avoid it.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu off balance momentarily.
Mumu throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mumu throws a big counter combination but Rhod scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Mumu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod cracks Mumu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhod checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Mumu's head back.
Rhod misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Mumu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu tries to clinch up but Rhod circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhod lands a nice shot that snaps Mumu's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Mumu shakes it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
Mumu misses with a body kick.
Mumu misses the jab.
Mumu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mumu throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Mumu throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Mumu throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Mumu only half commits.
Mumu delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Mumu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mumu tries to avoid it.
Rhod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mumu counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod takes one on the button.
A jab from Rhod misses. #T1#
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu scores with a leg kick.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rhod there.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod takes one on the button.
Rhod moves out of range as Mumu throws a body kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mumu's sensitive parts. #CL#
Rhod tries to keep at a distance but Mumu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Mumu's knee but Mumu avoids it well.
Mumu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Mumu counters with a quick kick to the body but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.#CL#
Mumu closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Rhod's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod throws a low kick but Mumu moves out of range easily.
Rhod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mumu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mumu is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Mumu checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Mumu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Mumu defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rhod moves forwards but Mumu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mumu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Mumu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mumu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhod is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhod throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mumu is out of range.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Mumu missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Rhod feints and then cracks Mumu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mumu down.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range. #T4#
Mumu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod checks a low kick from Mumu.
Mumu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Mumu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
A clash of legs there as Mumu blocks the low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod wants to get back to striking at distance but Mumu won't allow it.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Mumu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I've got Rhod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
An out of breath Rudy Rhod thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vegas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vegas.
Vegas throws a body shot but no joy.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws the left hand but Vegas avoids the punch easily.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Vegas knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Vegas misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Vegas blocks the low kick.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
A big left from Vegas misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
#T1#
Vegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Vegas tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
Vegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Vegas is looking to clinch.
Vegas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rhod.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vegas. That's going to slow Rhod down. #CL2#
Vegas clinches with his opponent.
Rhod digs a right hand into Vegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vegas's gas tank.
Vegas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rhod tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rhod.
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!
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage. #T2#
Vegas has Rhod pressed against the cage, preventing Rhod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rhod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Rhod defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
As Vegas backs away, Rhod returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Vegas has Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Rhod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vegas to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rhod.#T3#
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Vegas scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vegas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhod doesn't seem phased though.
Vegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Rhod.
Vegas throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas connects with a leg kick. Rhod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Vegas moved out of range nicely.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Rhod throws a jab when Vegas was well out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Vegas jumps back.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas dodges the punch combination from Rhod.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhod punishes Vegas's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Vegas misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Vegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vegas misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Vegas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a body punch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegas throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Rhod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vegas throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod slips a straight right by Vegas.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Vegas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod misses with a few strikes there.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rhod gets tackled into the cage by Vegas. Vegas maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod wants to slow Vegas down by chopping away at his legs.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas throws a front kick aimed at Rhod's knee but Rhod avoids it well.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Vegas throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
and Vegas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Vegas's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhod blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Vegas misses its intended target.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
Vegas misses with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Vegas's head but Vegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Vegas.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Vegas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Vegas lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vegas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Vegas connects with a body shot.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Vegas avoids the head kick by Rhod.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vegas throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vegas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rhod closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vegas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vegas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas blocks a jab.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vegas.
Vegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhod has time to react.
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.#T3#
A jab from Vegas misses.
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab.
Vegas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vegas misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vegas misses the target.
Rhod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vegas.
Vegas tries to move into range but Rhod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vegas misses with a hook.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Rhod thuds his shin into the meat of Vegas's side.
Vegas lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vegas at a distance.
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vegas throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Rhod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vegas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vegas.
Rhod scores with a jab. Vegas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Vegas is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vegas.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vegas thumps Rhod with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vegas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vegas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
Nice shot by Rhod.
Rhod swats away the attempt to clinch by Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rhod moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Vegas throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rhod scores with a jab.
Rhod cracks Vegas with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Rhod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vegas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Vegas as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vegas.
Vegas looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Vegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Vegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vegas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Vegas checks it.
Vegas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vegas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Good leg kick by Rhod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Vegas.
#T1#
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Vegas.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Vegas. That snapped Rhod's head back.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rhod takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Vegas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Rhod.
Vegas blocks a leg kick.
Vegas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Vegas moves his leg out of the way.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Vegas checks a low kick from Rhod.
Vegas thinks about the counter body kick.
Vegas misses with an uppercut.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Vegas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Vegas scores with a hook.
Rhod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Vegas's defenses.
Vegas misses with a body kick.
Rhod cracks Vegas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vegas misses with a looping left.
Vegas throws a big shot that misses.
Vegas staying out of range there.
Vegas loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
Vegas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vegas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
The fighters circling - Vegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Vegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vegas checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Vegas looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Vegas moved away.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vegas.
Rhod misses the jab.
A lazy left from Vegas finds it's target.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Rhod catches Vegas right on the button with a cross.
Rhod misses with a right hand
and Vegas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Vegas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a hook but Vegas avoids it easily.
Rhod with a hook.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vegas throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Vegas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Vegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vegas! But no joy.
Vegas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vegas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vegas on the side of the head.
Vegas misses with a body shot.
Vegas lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Vegas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas tries to clinch up.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Vegas throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vegas misses with a looping right.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod thuds his shin into the meat of Vegas's side.
Rhod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vegas is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 663: Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Rhod is looking to clinch but Cosades is avoiding it.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cosades checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cosades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosades half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cosades misses the jab.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosades doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Rhod leaves Cosades with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cosades is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cosades throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Cosades throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cosades shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod checks the leg kick.
Cosades fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Cosades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosades stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosades misses with an uppercut.
Cosades bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cosades rather than just go for the knockout.
Cosades with a poor takedown
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Cosades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cosades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Cosades misses with a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cosades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cosades scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cosades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cosades momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades tries a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Rhod throws a hook but Cosades avoids it easily.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Cosades swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod jabs at Cosades's body.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Cosades drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rhod sprawls and moves away.
Cosades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cosades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod wants to clinch.
Rhod tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Cosades counters with a shoot takedown. Rhod fights it but they end up in guard.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Cosades missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cosades trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rhod is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosades throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cosades accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cosades forces his way into half guard.
Cosades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhod's head.
Cosades throws a strike but Rhod avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Cosades throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Cosades being controlled here momentarily.
Rhod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades 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.
Cosades distracts Rhod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caius Cosades will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cosades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cosades is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cosades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cosades throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Cosades lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod throws a good cross that connects.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cosades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Cosades lands with a good body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Cosades swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cosades.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosades moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod lands a jab to Cosades's midsection.
Cosades throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Cosades throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.#T1#
Rhod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cosades.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Cosades attempts a counter takedown but Rhod avoids it well and moves away.
Cosades lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Cosades lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod tries to work over Cosades's front leg with a kick but Cosades checks it.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Cosades shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cosades scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cosades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cosades ducks right into an uppercut from Rhod.
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!
Cosades thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Rhod counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod throws a series of strikes that have Cosades backpedaling.
#T2#
Cosades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Rhod 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.
Cosades needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Cosades staying out of range there.
Rhod throws a hook but Cosades blocks it.
Cosades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Cosades off the cage and back into range.
Cosades lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rhod's sensitive parts.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Cosades lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhod throws a jab when Cosades was well out of range.
Rhod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cosades. Cosades circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cosades walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhod throws the left hand but Cosades avoids the punch easily.
Rhod throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cosades counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caius Cosades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Cosades is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Cosades trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Cosades postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Cosades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cosades throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Cosades's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cosades has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cosades throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cosades scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cosades trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Cosades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosades wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cosades throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Cosades only half commits.
Rhod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Cosades misses
and Rhod counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Cosades misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Cosades lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhod doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Cosades's head.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Cosades moved out of range nicely.
Rhod 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.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Cosades ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Cosades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cosades misses with a straight right.
Cosades scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod with a hook.
Cosades blocks a head kick by Rhod.
#T1#
Cosades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
A cross from Rhod lands.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Cosades throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cosades lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cosades.
Cosades throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.#TD#
Cosades closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cosades lands in his opponent's guard.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cosades tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Cosades grinds an elbow into Rhod's temple.
Cosades is staying tight to Rhod's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhod avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cosades.
Cosades trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cosades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rhod, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Cosades misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rhod can't do much from the bottom here.
Cosades is looking to take a break and control but Rhod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosades tries to advance to mount but Rhod instead regains half guard.
Cosades drops an elbow to the side of Rhod's head. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cosades missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cosades content to control rather than advance.
Cosades thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades passes to side control.
Cosades throws an elbow but Rhod slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rhod defending against the ground and pound.
Cosades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
Cosades working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Cosades showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cosades 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caius Cosades!
After winning the bout, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 660 Slice vs Kerr
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Mumu lands a head kick. Rhod smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rhod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Mumu throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Rhod misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Mumu counters by clinching up.
Rhod digs a right hand underneath Mumu's ribcage. Mumu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Mumu's head.
Mumu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mumu blocks a body shot from Rhod. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rhod throws a low kick but Mumu moves out of range easily.
Mumu thinks about the counter body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu is just out of range.
Mumu throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
Mumu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Mumu is out of range.
Mumu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod wants to slow Mumu down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu checks a low kick from Rhod.
Mumu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Mumu slips the punch.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Mumu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mumu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mumu lands with a right hand.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Rhod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mumu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Rhod.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumu misses with a looping right.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Rhod cracks Mumu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Mumu off the cage and back into range.
Mumu is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Mumu throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Mumu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mumu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu misses with a wild body shot.
As Mumu backs away, Rhod returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu motions for Rhod to come forward. Mumu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Mumu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mumu throws an off balance right hand
and Mumu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Mumu tries to clinch up.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhod lands an overhand right.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mumu doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu! But no joy.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Mumu.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Rhod checks the leg kick.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Mumu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Mumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mumu lands a front kick.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Mumu.
Mumu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu flicks out a counter leg kick but Rhod steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mumu slips a straight right by Rhod.
Rhod slips under a jab from Mumu.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mumu misses with a leg kick
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.
Mumu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu.
Mumu misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Mumu is predictable there
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Mumu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Rhod shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mumu eats them both and turns towards Rhod to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Rhod lands.
Rhod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mumu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mumu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mumu is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mumu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
Mumu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Rhod coming out on top.
Mumu connects with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mumu.
Mumu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mumu slips under a jab from Rhod.
Mumu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu tries a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mumu throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Mumu moves away and avoids it.
Mumu feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Mumu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod lands a nice hook to Mumu's body. Mumu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rhod throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Mumu.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mumu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Mumu thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod misses with a head kick.
Mumu lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Mumu off balance momentarily.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumu can do to turn this around?
Mumu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mumu momentarily.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Mumu's defenses.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Mumu checks it.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Mumu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mumu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Mumu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mumu is looking to land body kicks.
Rhod is looking for a counter combo.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Mumu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Mumu saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mumu doesn't seem bothered though.
Mumu blocks a jab.
Mumu throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Mumu's leg. Mumu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumu.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Rhod takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Mumu.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Rhod checks a low kick from Mumu.
Good leg kick by Mumu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mumu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod scores with a nice body kick.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Mumu slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu slips under a jab.
Mumu feints a counter leg kick.
Mumu takes one to the side of the head.
Rhod scores with a jab. Mumu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mumu looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Mumu misses.
Mumu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Rhod misses with a right hand
and Mumu counters with a good low kick that Rhod was not able to check.
Rhod blocks the body kick.
Mumu throws a leg kick that misses.
Mumu misses with a body kick.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu's shoulder, as Mumu tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
Mumu throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Mumu throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Mumu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod lands an overhand right.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Mumu connects with a single shot there.
Mumu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
Mumu throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mumu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
As Mumu looks to move away, Rhod throws a big counter combo but Mumu just gets out of the way.
Mumu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod moves forwards but Mumu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Rhod misses.
Mumu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mumu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu misses with a kick to the body.
Mumu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu.
Mumu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mumu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod tried to score with a low kick but Mumu checks it.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Mumu saw that one coming.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod cracks Mumu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Mumu there.
Mumu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mumu misses with a low kick.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Mumu.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mumu on the side of the head.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod throws a hook but Mumu avoids it easily.
Mumu tries to counter with a clinch but Rhod shakes him off and moves away.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu.
Mumu throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mumu.
Rhod takes a swing at Mumu's ribcage but misses.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu has time to react.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mumu ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.#T4#
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Mumu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod misses the body punch
and Mumu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod misses with a body shot
and Mumu counters with a nice leg kick.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Mumu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Mumu manages to avoid it.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu can pounce on him.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
That kick from Mumu tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumu.
Mumu throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
And Rhod counters with a quick kick to the body but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Abdel Mumu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Rudy Rhod.
Well Rhod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
A victorious Rudy Rhod thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ungar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ungar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Rhod's coach down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhod's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ungar moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Rhod takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ungar tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ungar tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
and Ungar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ungar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ungar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Ungar avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Rhod scores with a four punch combination!
Ungar throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod lunges at Ungar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ungar's hand.
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!
A leg kick checked by Rhod.
Ungar throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Ungar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ungar, right into the meat.
Rhod lands a head kick. Ungar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rhod keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Rhod moves out of range as Ungar strikes.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ungar is able to avoid easily.
Ungar lands a right hook to the body.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Ungar counters with a low kick, right behind Rhod 's knee.
Ungar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ungar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ungar can pounce on him.
Ungar misses the shot to the body.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Ungar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body. Ungar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Ungar moved out of range.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod lands a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ungar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Ungar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
Rhod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Ungar.
Ungar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Ungar throws a body kick that misses
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Ungar looks to land a body kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Rhod 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.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ungar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ungar blocks a leg kick.
Ungar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ungar throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
Rhod throws a low kick but Ungar moves out of range easily.
Ungar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ungar.
Ungar misses with a straight left.
Rhod with a jab.
Ungar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ungar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ungar tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Ungar avoids it with no problem.
Ungar walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ungar throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.#T3#
A low kick from Ungar misses
and Rhod counters with a nice body kick.
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ungar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ungar misses with a straight left.
Ungar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ungar goes for a double leg but Rhod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rhod continues to drive forward.
Ungar thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ungar.
Rhod checks the leg kick.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ungar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ungars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ungar doesn't seem phased though.
Ungar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Ungar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ungar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ungar throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ungar.
#T4#
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ungar's sensitive parts.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Ungar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ungar misses with a left hand
and Rhod counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ungar is out of range.
Ungar misses the shot to the body.
Ungar avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Ungar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ungar.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Ungar avoids it with no problem.
Ungar tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Ungar misses.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rhod defending well as Ungar loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ungar throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ungar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ungar misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Ungar is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
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#
Rhod misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Ungar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Ungar pushes Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ungar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rhod wants to get back to striking at distance but Ungar won't allow it.
#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ungar.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ungar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ungar slips under a jab from Rhod.
Rhod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Ungar moved out of range.
As Rhod tries to get set, Ungar tries to push him back and clinch up but Rhod manages to avoid the attempt.
Ungar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Ungar misses with a looping right.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Ungar. Those never looked like landing.
Rhod connects with a jab.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Ungar checks it.
Ungar looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod. #T1#
Ungar throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Ungar.
Rhod throws a jab when Ungar was well out of range.
Rhod misses with a hook. Ungar ducked under it nicely.
Ungar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rhod just manages to avoid it.
Ungar misses with a body kick.
Ungar misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Ungar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhod with a jab.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Rhod misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ungar misses the target.
Ungar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Ungar throws a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ungar thinking.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ungar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ungar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Ungar.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Ungar.
Ungar motions for Rhod to come forward. Ungar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ungar throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rhod walks into a left hand.
Ungar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ungar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ungar lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Ungar lands a head shot.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Ungar misses with a double jab
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod misses the jab.
Ungar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ungar throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Ungar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Ungar cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Ungar misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Rhod counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rhod.
Ungar looking to slow down the pace here.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ungar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ungar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Ungar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rhod lands a jab to Ungar's midsection.
Ungar defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod throws a right hand that Ungar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ungar also avoids with ease.
Ungar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Ungar is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Ungar misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.#T4#
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
A low kick from Ungar is predictable there
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ungar slips a jab from Rhod.
Ungar checks a leg kick.
Ungar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rhod swivels and escapes.
Ungar throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Ungar scores with a jab.
Ungar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Ungar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ungar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ungar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Ungar misses.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ungar throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Ungar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ungar moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Ungar wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Ungar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod feints and then cracks Ungar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ungar down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ungar.
A lazy body kick from Ungar
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Ungar throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ungar.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Ungar.
Ungar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rhod as he avoids it easily.
Ungar tries to land a front kick but Rhod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ungar throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Ungar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ungar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod lands a nice hook to Ungar's body. Ungar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Ungar slips the punch.
Ungar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Ungar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ungar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhod defends it nicely.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ungar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ungar throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
That kick from Ungar tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod moves out of range as Ungar throws a body kick.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Ungar tried to counter with a leg kick but Rhod avoided it.
Ungar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Rhod is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ungar wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Ungar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ungar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ungar.#T2#
Ungar moves out of range of the strikes.
Ungar motions for Rhod to come forward. Ungar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Ungar.
Ungar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ungar.
Ungar throws a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Ungar looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.#CL#
Ungar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhod, pushing him back against the cage.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar takes a shot to the head.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Ungar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Ungar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod tries to break the clinch but Ungar is controlling the position.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ungar looking to stall.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ungar misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ungar throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Ungar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ungar in his tracks.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ungar tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Ungar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Ungar tried to counter with a leg kick but Rhod avoided it.
Ungar scores with a jab. Rhod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhod moves out of range as Ungar strikes.
Rhod blocks a jab.#T4#
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Ungar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ungar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ungar swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ungar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Ungar.
An inside leg kick from Ungar misses.
Ungar misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod is looking to score with low kicks.
Ungar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ungar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rhod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ungar lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Ungar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Barnabas Ungar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Ungar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I've got Rhod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
A relieved looking Rudy Rhod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Syn 650 Avraam vs Warror
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Pesonen has managed to clinch.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pesonen or not. #BC2#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pesonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pesonen thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Pesonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Pesonen only half commits.
Pesonen throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod is looking to slow Pesonen down with leg kicks.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pesonen throws out the jab.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Pesonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pesonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rhod connects with a jab.#TD#
Pesonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rhod sprawls well initially but Pesonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rhod on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rhod trying to hold on to Pesonen's head to control him but Pesonen postures up.
#T1#
Pesonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhod's head.
Rhod trying to control from the bottom.
Rhod has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pesonen trying to mount his opponent but Rhod defends it.
Rhod is staying active underneath Pesonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pesonen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rhod to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pesonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhod swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pesonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhod has momentary wrist control but Pesonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pesonen postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod trying to keep a closed guard but Pesonen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Pesonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pesonen avoids a kick to the body.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen lands a nice shot that snaps Rhod's head back.
Pesonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pesonen's sensitive parts.
Rhod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Pesonen wants to clinch.
Rhod stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Pesonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pesonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhod, which made it look bad.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Pesonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a nice body shot.
Pesonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pesonen misses the jab.
Pesonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod lands a right hook to the body.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses the jab.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pesonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pesonen moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pesonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhod at a distance.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. Rhod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pesonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhod pinned against the cage. Rhod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pesonen throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Pesonen misses with a body shot
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Rhod tries to sprawl but Pesonen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pesonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Pesonen thows a huge punch but Rhod dodges it nicely.
Pesonen trying to control from Rhod's half guard. Rhod has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pesonen trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Pesonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Pesonen stands up over Rhod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pesonen lands a couple of digs.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Pesonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhod keeping full guard, as Pesonen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhod pulls Pesonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pesonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pesonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pesonen is fighting to break Rhod's control of his arms but Rhod is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Pesonen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pesonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pesonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pesonen lands a couple of elbows.
Pesonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rhod controlling Pesonen's posture.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving. #T3#
Rhod is trying to keep Pesonen in close.
Pesonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod looking to control.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Pesonen postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rhod is trying to keep Pesonen in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Pesonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pesonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pesonen.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pesonen misses with the combination.
Pesonen defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Pesonen throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesonen misses the target.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Pesonen slips under a jab.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Pesonen's head but Pesonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhod sprawls well. Rhod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pesonen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod throws out a counter right but Pesonen avoids it with no problem.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Pesonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pesonen somewhat.
Rhod throws a head kick that Pesonen semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesonen takes one to the chin there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rhod!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen checks the leg kick.
Rhod cracks the inside of Pesonen's front leg.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Pesonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pesonen throws a right hand that misses
letting Rhod counter with a right hand. #T1#
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut.
Rhod is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rhod slips a jab from Pesonen.
Pesonen moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pesonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Pesonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pesonen misses with a straight left.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Rhod counters by clinching up.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Pesonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pesonen.
#TD#
Pesonen looking to score a takedown here. Rhod is defending well but Pesonen drives through and ends up in Rhod's guard.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Pesonen 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.
Rhod is pulling down on Pesonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Pesonen, at least for the moment.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely. #T3#
Pesonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pesonen postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Pesonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhod pulls Pesonen in close to prevent any damage.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Pesonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhod is keeping the position for now.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pesonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.#SUB2#
Rhod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pesonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pesonen throwing strikes but missing.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pesonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod fails to land with a series of punches.
Pesonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pesonen scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Pesonen.
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 Jallu Pesonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pesonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Syn 646: End of Summer Special
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Rhod.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Rhod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Probong's calf.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Probong. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Probong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
A nice side step and Rhod releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Probong.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Probong misses its target.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Probong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Probong.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Probong finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
Probong throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod throws a combination that misses
enabling Probong to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod thumps Probong with a low kick.
Probong slips a straight right by Rhod.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Probong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probong momentarily.
Probong throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Probong cracks the inside of Rhod's front leg.
Good shot there by Rhod.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Probong is looking to wear down Rhod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Probong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probong lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Rhod throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Rhod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Probong, as that shot connected.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod defending well as Probong loads up on a big left hand.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Probong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhod to score with a decent uppercut.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Probong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Probong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong misses with a body shot
and Rhod counters with a right hand to the body.
Probong misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Probong keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhod throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Probong throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range. #T3#
Rhod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Probong misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probong tests Rhod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhod checks the leg kick nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Probong.
Probong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Probong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Probong throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhod counters with a good low kick that Probong was not able to check.
Rhod lands with a straight right. Probong didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Probong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Probong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Rhod tries to move into range but Probong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Probong is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body. Probong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod takes one to the chin there.
Probong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Probong's calf.
Probong wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Probong misses with a hook.
Probong moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Probong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rhod lands with an overhand left.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Probong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhod tries to clinch
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probong digs a good hook to Rhod's body.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Probong swings widly with a right hand
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Probong lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
A quick step to the side and Probong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Probong's hands.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Probong slips a straight right by Rhod.
Jab from Probong.
Rhod throws a right and a left that Probong avoids nicely.
Rhod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Probong. Probong obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Rhod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Probong takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Probong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Probong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Probong throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Probong's knee momentarily.
Probong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Probong.
Good leg kick by Rhod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Probong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Probong.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Probong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Probong scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhod should have avoided that one.
Rhod tests Probong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Rhod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Probong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Probong misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Probong missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Probong.
Probong slips under a jab from Rhod.
A low kick from Rhod is predictable there
and Rhod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probong throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Probong lands a right hook to the body.
Probong moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Probong.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Probong throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a straight right. Probong didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged Probong in a clinch.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Probong lands with a right to the head.
Probong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Probong misses with a body punch.
Rhod is working Probong over against the cage.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhod takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probong.
Probong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probong pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Probong backwards.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Probong controls his hands.
Probong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Probong backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Probong controls the action.
#BC2#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Probong with a nice cross.
Probong misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Probong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Probong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Probong's knee momentarily.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Rhod swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Probong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Probong cracks Rhod with a good jab.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Probong throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Rhod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod lands with a straight right. Probong didn't see that one coming.
Probong throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Probong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Rhod clobbers Probong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
Rhod with a jab.
Probong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Rhod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Probong. #CL2#
Rhod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Probong.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rudy Rhod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Probong throws a head punch that misses.
Probong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Probong.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Probong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhod.
Probong misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Probong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rhod can turn it around.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Probong manages to break the clinch.
Rhod thows a leg kick but Probong checks it
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
It looked like Probong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhod.
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Probongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhod misses with an uppercut
and Probong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Probong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rhod throws a push kick but Probong slaps the foot to one side.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Probong.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Rhod misses
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
Probong misses the jab.#CL2#
Rhod clinches up against the cage.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Rhod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Probong throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Probong looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Probong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Probong takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Probong misses the jab.
Rhod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Probong's calf.#T4#
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Probong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Probong's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong drops his hands momentarily and Rhod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Probong throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod clobbers Probong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Probong takes one on the button.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Probong misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Probong off balance momentarily.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhod 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Our winner, Rudy Rhod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 642 Jones vs Gravas
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Partio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a nice low kick that buckles Partio's knee momentarily.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Partio connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhod throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio tries to move into range but Rhod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhod's hands.
Partio 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.
Rhod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1##TD#
Partio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Partio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Partio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rhod is working to avoid the ground and pound but Partio connects with a decent elbow.
Partio throwing strikes but Rhod manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Partio is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio is working hard here to advance position.
Rhod passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Partio!
Partio can't escape the position.
#T2#
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!
Rhod controlling from the full mount.
Partio is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhod has a good base and remains in mount.
Partio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Partio gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Rhod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Partio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhod has managed to get both his arms back between Partio's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhod is aware though and is defending well.
Partio wants to sweep here but Rhod controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Rhod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Partio is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rhod has his hands clasped together but Partio extends and breaks Rhod's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Partio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katu Partio!
A very excited looking Katu Partio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Pesonen cracks Rhod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pesonen looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well.
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pesonen pushes Rhod away with a front kick.
Rhod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Pesonen slips the punch.
Pesonen looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Pesonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pesonen misses with a few strikes there.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Pesonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pesonen throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pesonen throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesonen misses the body punch
and Rhod counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pesonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Rhod avoids the body shot from Pesonen.
Pesonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rhod.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Pesonen misses the jab.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Pesonen.
Pesonen scores with a nice head shot.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Pesonen walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Pesonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Pesonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod looks to land a combination but Pesonen avoids it well.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Pesonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Pesonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhod's guard.
Pesonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pesonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pesonen 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.
Pesonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pesonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Pesonen throws an elbow that misses. Rhod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pesonen's guard. Nice move by Rhod!#REVB#
Rhod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pesonen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pesonen controls Rhod momentarily but Rhod frees himself. #SUB#
Pesonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhod wants to control from the top but Pesonen keeps moving.
Pesonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhod won't allow Pesonen to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pesonen is looking for a triangle but Rhod pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pesonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pesonen working for a triangle but Rhod defends it easily.
Pesonen trying to keep a closed guard but Rhod is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Pesonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Rhod misses.
Pesonen throws a body kick that misses.
Pesonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Pesonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Pesonen looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Pesonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
A jab from Pesonen finds it's way through Rhod's defenses.
Pesonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pesonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rhod throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Rhod defending well as Pesonen loads up on a big left hand.
Pesonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rhod lands a nice hook to Pesonen's body. Pesonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pesonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pesonen tests Rhod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Pesonen misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Pesonen darts in looking for a takedown but Rhod gets double underhooks and turns Pesonen into the cage.
Pesonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head.
Rhod tries to clinch but Pesonen is having none of it. #T1#
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pesonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhod throws a hook but Pesonen blocks it.
Pesonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhod can do to turn this around?
Rhod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pesonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pesonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhod counters with a nice body shot.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Pesonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Pesonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Pesonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pesonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Pesonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.
Jallu Pesonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Pesonen misses
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Rhod.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pesonen. That did some damage!
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Pesonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pesonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhod tries to avoid it but Pesonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhod to the ground. Rhod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Pesonen looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Pesonen tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pesonen shoots for a takedown but Rhod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Pesonen throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Jab by Rhod.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rhod - that will leave a mark!
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pesonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Pesonen scores with a body shot.
Pesonen misses with the body kick
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod scores with a jab. Pesonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pesonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhod lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Pesonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pesonen swinging wildly here.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen staying out of range there.
Rhod bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Pesonen avoids it.
Rhod throws a front kick that sends Pesonen stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pesonen lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pesonen backs up against the cage.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pesonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod 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.
Rhod moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod lands a front kick.
Pesonen misses with a body punch
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Pesonen there.
Rhod throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Pesonen is out of range.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Pesonen is out of range.
No luck for Pesonen with that takedown attempt.
Pesonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pesonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pesonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhod defending well as Pesonen loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Pesonen. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well.
Pesonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Pesonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhod checks it well.
Pesonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod catches Pesonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Rhod throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pesonen on the side of the head.
Pesonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod defending well as Pesonen loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Pesonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pesonen throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Pesonen only half commits.
Pesonen throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Pesonen blocks the body kick.
Pesonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhod walks into a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Rhod.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Pesonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pesonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Pesonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Pesonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pesonen throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Pesonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pesonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Pesonen moved away.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod slips a straight right by Pesonen.#T3#
Pesonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pesonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pesonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Pesonen slips the punch.
Rhod cracks Pesonen with an open hand slap.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhod misses with a hook. Pesonen ducked under it nicely.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pesonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pesonen has time to react.
Pesonen staying out of range there.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Rhod 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.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pesonen defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Rhod.
Rhod scores with a kick to the body.
Rhod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pesonen.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Pesonen slips the punch.
Rhod slips a jab from Pesonen.
Pesonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Pesonen only half commits.
Pesonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pesonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pesonen on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Pesonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Pesonen misses with a right hand
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Pesonen's head.
Rhod lands with a hook. Pesonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rhod 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Our winner, Rudy Rhod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Balayan misses.
Rhod lands an overhand right.
Balayan delivers a nice body kick.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Balayan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.
Balayan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good work by Balayan as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balayan misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
A low kick from Balayan misses
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Balayan's shoulder, as Balayan tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balayan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balayan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balayan momentarily.
Balayan takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Balayan throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Balayan works the jab nicely.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balayan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balayan misses with an uppercut
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Balayan is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Balayan loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod moves in looking to clinch but Balayan pushes him off.
Balayan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rhod's calf.
Balayan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Balayan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Balayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balayan.
Donk. Balayan catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Balayan misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
A big right from Balayan misses.
Balayan looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Balayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balayan scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod cracks Balayan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
and Balayan counters with a nice leg kick.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balayan.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Balayan counters with a quick kick to the body but Rhod blocks it.#T3#
Balayan connects with a right hand. Rhod shakes it off.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balayan throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Rhod misses
and Balayan counters with a nice leg kick.
Balayan misses with a combination
and Rhod counters with an inside leg kick.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan lands a jab.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod checks a low kick from Balayan.
Rhod steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balayan.
Balayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balayan slips a straight right by Rhod.
Balayan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rhod avoids it.
Balayan throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Balayan looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Balayan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balayan misses with a looping right.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Balayan moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Balayan's head.
Balayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Balayan misses the target.
Balayan connects with a body shot that sends Rhod's belly button to the back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balayan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Balayan misses.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balayan.
Good leg kick by Balayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Balayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhod doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rhod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rhod stuns Balayan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod slips under a jab from Balayan.
Rhod swings for the body but Balayan moves out of range.
Balayan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Balayan.
Balayan cracks Rhod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhod 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.
A shot to the body from Balayan misses
and Rhod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balayan thinking.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Balayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Rhod misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan thuds a left hand into Rhod's body.
Balayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Balayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balayan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rhod's head.
Balayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garegin Balayan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balayan scores with a punch to the head.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Balayan.
Balayan slips a straight right by Rhod.
A lazy body kick from Rhod
and Balayan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod tests Balayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Balayan cracks the inside of Rhod's front leg.
Balayan misses with a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rhod might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Balayan has got the better of the exchanges.
Balayan throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Balayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Balayan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhod can do to turn this around?
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balayan scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod cracks the inside of Balayan's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Balayan.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Balayan avoids it with no problem.
Balayan cracks Rhod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhod wants to clinch.#T3#
Rhod slips under a jab.
Rhod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Balayan throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Balayan lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod connects with a body shot.
Rhod throws a leg kick
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Balayan.
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Rhod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Balayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhod doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod scores with a nice head shot.
Balayan looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Balayan throws a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a body kick that stops Balayan in his tracks momentarily.
A lazy left from Balayan finds it's target.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Balayan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Rhod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Balayan is looking to land body kicks.
Balayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod works Balayan's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Garegin Balayan will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Rhod throws the left hand but Balayan avoids the punch easily.
Balayan scores with a spinning back kick!
Balayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balayan checks it well.
Balayan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balayan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Balayan. Beautiful body shot.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Balayan checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Balayan misses the target.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Balayan misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Balayan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balayan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balayan ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.#T1#
Balayan misses with a kick to the body
and Rhod counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balayan cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balayan tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balayan is looking to clinch.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Balayan avoids it with no problem.
Balayan misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhod connects with a body shot that sends Balayan's belly button to the back.
Balayan tries to clinch up
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Balayan throws a low kick but Rhod avoids it.
Balayan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balayan.#T2#
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Balayan is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan throws a body kick that misses.
Balayan misses with a wild body shot.
Balayan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
Rhod scores with a head kick. Balayan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Balayan.
The fighters circling - Balayan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Balayan steps away.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Rhod follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rhod throws a jab when Balayan was well out of range.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Balayan off balance momentarily.
Balayan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Balayan thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Balayan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rhod.
Balayan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhod misses with a head kick.
Rhod punishes Balayan's body with a nice straight punch.
Balayan misses with a straight left.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Balayan avoids it with no problem.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balayan pushes Rhod away with a front kick.
Balayan is looking to land body kicks.
Balayan throws a leg kick
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Balayan.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Balayan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balayan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Balayan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Rhod slams his shin into Balayan's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Rhod coming out on top.#ROC2#
Balayan is rocked!
Rhod throws a wild body kick that Balayan sees coming a mile off.
Oh Balayan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Balayan avoids it.
Balayan missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balayan seems to have got his legs back now.
Balayan wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Balayan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Balayan.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balayan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Garegin Balayan!
A very excited looking Garegin Balayan 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.
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Event:
Supernova IX
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ungar.
Ungar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhod checks it well.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ungar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ungar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ungar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhod in his tracks.
Ungar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhod has time to react.
Ungar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Ungar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ungar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhod circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod backing away here, and Ungar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ungar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ungar misses with a straight left.
Ungar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod sizes up Ungar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ungar throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rhod moves away from the strike by Ungar. #T1#
Ungar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ungar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhod is looking to counter the offense by Ungar and move into the clinch.
Ungar doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhod circles away.
#CL2#
Ungar gets a clinch.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Ungar is just out of range.
Ungar throws out a counter right but Rhod avoids it with no problem.
Rhod swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ungar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ungar.
Ungar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ungar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Ungar.
Ungar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhod checks it well. #T2#
Ungar connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ungar.
Rhod scores with a shot to the body.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Ungar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Ungar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ungar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Good shot there by Ungar.
A low kick from Ungar is predictable there
and Rhod counters with a solid body kick.
Ungar looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Ungar. That snapped Rhod's head back.
Rhod tests Ungar's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Ungar moves into the clinch successfully.
Ungar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rhod smiles and moves away.
Ungar misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Ungar throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Ungar throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ungar shoots in but Rhod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rudy Rhod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabas Ungar.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Ungar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ungar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ungar lands a head shot.
Ungar misses with a straight right.
Ungar misses with a hook.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Rhod quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rhod takes one to the side of the head.
Rhod slips under a jab from Ungar.
Rhod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ungar.
Rhod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ungar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ungar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rhod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ungar.
Ungar looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Ungar swings widly with a right hand
and Rhod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ungar throws out a powerful jab.
Ungar goes for a double leg but Rhod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rhod continues to drive forward.
Ungar scores with a body shot.
Ungar throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ungar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ungar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Ungar moves out of range of the body kick.
Ungar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Ungar throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ungar tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Rhod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ungar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barnabas Ungar will probably get the nod.
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#
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Ungar scores with a nice right hand.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Ungar scores with a jab.
Ungar's corner calls for a 1-2. Ungar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ungar wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ungar just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar scores with a leg kick.
Rhod stuffs the takedown.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Ungar.
Ungar throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ungar.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Ungar manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rhod throws a wild body kick that Ungar sees coming a mile off.
Ungar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ungar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ungar tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhod avoids a kick to the body.
Ungar scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ungar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ungar's elbow.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike.
Ungar lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Ungar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rhod's sensitive parts.
Ungar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ungar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Ungar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ungar.
Rhod throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ungar's head.
A big left from Ungar misses.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ungar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ungar drives through and clinches with Rhod against the cage.
Ungar lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. #BC#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Ungar throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Ungar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ungar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Ungar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ungar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ungar throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ungar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rhod.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ungar misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Ungar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rhod was covering up waiting for the punch and Ungar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhod holds on and takes a little breather.
Ungar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar 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#
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod throws a jab when Ungar was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Ungar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ungar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhod takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ungar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Ungar manages to avoid it.
Ungar slips a straight right by Rhod.
Ungar looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Ungar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Ungar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ungar shoots and misses
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ungar, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ungar misses with a leg kick. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Ungar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ungar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rhod counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Ungar is rocked!
Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ungar! But no joy.
Ungar is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhod finish him?
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Ungar moved out of range.
Ungar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ungar gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rhod gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Rhod!
Our winner, Rudy Rhod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Magomedov catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rhod's half guard.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Rhod is a slippery customer.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Rhod defends it.
Rhod is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov throws a strike but Rhod avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving. #T1#
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov throws a strike but Rhod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Magomedov is trying to keep Rhod in close.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhod controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov is trying to keep Rhod in close.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Rhod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Rhod has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Rhod moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Rhod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Rhod instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhod should have avoided that one.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Rhod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Rhod clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rhod is fighting off a takedown attempt but Magomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rhod to the mat. Rhod regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Magomedov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Rhod back into the cage.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rhod gets a clinch. #TD#
Magomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhod managing to control the position.
Magomedov throws a strike but Rhod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Rhod controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhod defends well.
Rhod trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhod is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhod looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod walks into a jab.
Magomedov looks to clinch
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rhod will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Marat Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.#TD#
Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rhod taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Rhod parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard.#SUB#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhod showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Rhod's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Rhod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking. #CL2#
Rhod moves into the clinch.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod is trying to stall.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Rhod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov is working Rhod over against the cage.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
#BC2#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Rhod tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov scores with a kick to the body.
Rhod throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov lunges at Rhod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhod's hand. #T2#
Magomedov throws a lazy body kick
and Rhod counters with a good low kick that Magomedov was not able to check.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Rhod.
It appears Magomedov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Rhod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Rhod jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rhod.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!#CL#
Rhod tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Rhod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Rhod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Rhod.
Magomedov moves out of range as Rhod strikes.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rhod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Rhod is doing well to control the position and prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Rhod is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov throws a strike but Rhod avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I think Magomedov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
A victorious Marat Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 619 LoL Finals
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rhod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottura.
Rhod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod checks a low kick from Bottura.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottura has time to react.
Rhod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bottura misses the body punch
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.#CL#
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Bottura pulls guard. #SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Rhod defends easily.
Rhod is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhod defends well.
Rhod is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhod doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhod manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bottura trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Rhod defends easily.
#SUB#
Bottura is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rhod has his hands clasped together but Bottura extends and breaks Rhod's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bottura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 616 Mahmoud vs Jones II
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Bottura connects with a leg kick. Rhod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhod.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Bottura's ribs.
Rhod thows a leg kick but Bottura checks it
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod misses with a body punch
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhod throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura misses with a body punch
and Rhod counters with a one-two to the body.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Rhod takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bottura.
Rhod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a solid body kick.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Rhod throws a hook but Bottura avoids it easily.
Rhod bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhod.#T3#
Rhod misses with a body punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod scores with a kick to the body.
Rhod keeps Bottura at a distance using the push kick.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bottura blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Rhod misses with a leg kick.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Bottura shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Bottura off balance momentarily.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bottura blocks a jab.
A jab from Bottura does it's job there.
Rhod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bottura tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Bottura throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Rhod with a hook.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Rhod.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Bottura misses
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod misses the jab.#T1#
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bottura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Rhod off balance momentarily.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod lands a body shot.
#T2#
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bottura feints a jab promting Rhod to slip. Bottura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rhod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rhod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and Bottura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Bottura. #T3#
Rhod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
It appears Bottura was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhod 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.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body shot.
Bottura stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura misses with a looping left.#T4#
Bottura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
Bottura throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Rhod.
Bottura throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bottura throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhod circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura motions for Rhod to come forward. Bottura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura misses with a two punch combination.
Bottura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Bottura.
#T1#
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura blocks a jab.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Bottura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rhod gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Bottura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod with a hook.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Bottura's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rhod.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bottura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhod.
Bottura swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Bottura does no damage.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Rhod lands with a hook. Bottura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bottura lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rhod's knee momentarily.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Rhod throws a series of punches but Bottura moves out of range.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhod.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Bottura works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhod misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bottura duly obliges.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhod 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Syn 611 Slice vs St. Georges
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Crespo misses with a combination
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo throws a lazy head kick
and Rhod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Crespo throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Crespo misses
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo digs a good body shot into Rhod's ribs.
Rhod has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.#TD#
Crespo gets a double leg takedown into Rhod's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crespo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo is fighting to break Rhod's control of his arms but Rhod is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crespo postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it. #T1#
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhod controlling Crespo's posture.
Crespo throws an elbow that misses. Rhod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crespo's guard. Nice move by Rhod!#REVB#
Crespo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhod is controlling him.
Rhod stopping the sweep attempt from Crespo.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rhod is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES#
Crespo wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhod unleashes a big counter combination but Crespo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhod lands a nice hook to Crespo's body. Crespo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crespo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rhod with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Crespo.
Rhod stuns Crespo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod lands with a hook. Crespo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crespo goes for a double leg but Rhod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rhod continues to drive forward.#T4#
Rhod misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Crespo is looking for a counter combo.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod wants to counter the offense by Crespo and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crespo misses with an uppercut
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crespo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhod's head.
Crespo darts in trying to clinch
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo wants to clinch.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Crespo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crespo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Crespo misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a left to the body.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Rhod.
Rhod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crespo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhod stalls.
Rhod stalling in the clinch but Crespo improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crespo landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Rhod.
Rhod avoiding damage.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crespo's elbow.
Rhod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod tries to clinch up.
Crespo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crespo lands with a shot to the body.
Crespo fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo tries to bum rush Rhod with a series of wild strikes but Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2##TD#
Crespo gets a double leg takedown into Rhod's guard.
Crespo looking to sit in guard and control but Rhod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crespo 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.
Rhod seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Rhod's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhod prevents Crespo from getting back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhod engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhod won't allow Crespo to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crespo.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crespo's hands.
Rhod cracks Crespo with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Crespo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crespo is trying to ground and pound but Rhod uses the momentary lack of control by Crespo to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhod is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crespo. #T1#
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crespo lands a couple of digs.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhod is adopting a defensive guard.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo chips away with some ground and pound.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhod has momentary wrist control but Crespo slips an elbow through the middle.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhod seems keen to control Crespo's posture.#T2#
Rhod trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhod is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rhod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crespo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crespo cracks Rhod with a solid left hand.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Crespo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crespo throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Crespo trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crespo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crespo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crespo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Crespo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Rhod can't do much from the bottom here.
Crespo is trying to ground and pound but Rhod uses the momentary lack of control by Crespo to regain half guard.
Crespo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhod's head. #SUB#
Crespo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crespo lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Crespo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rhod 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Rhod throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rhod. No joy for Gracie on that attempt. #TD2#
Rhod gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Gracie postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhod's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Rhod won't allow it.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Rhod dodges it nicely.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhod tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rhod is defending well.
Rhod has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Rhod defends it. #T4#
Rhod keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhod is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhod keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Rhod moves into the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie slips under a jab from Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie slips a straight right by Rhod.#T1#
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
We've been told by Rhod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Rhod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Rhod.#CL#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
#T2#
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Rhod slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Arcalimon Top Team inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Rhod preventing the sweep.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhod lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Rhod explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Rhod is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Rhod's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhod is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhod!
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Rhod shakes him off and moves away.
Rhod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod lands a high kick!
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod misses with a body shot
#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Rhod postures up.
Gracie has control of Rhod's left arm, preventing Rhod from doing any damage.
Rhod postures up.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Rhod controlling him for the moment.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhod manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Rhod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramon Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhod pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhod pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie tries to clinch
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Syn 601
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod throws a quick counter kick to the body but Probong avoids it.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Probong.#CL2#
Probong closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Probong.
Probong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhod.
Probong scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod avoiding damage.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probong misses with a body punch.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Probong tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
A short uppercut from Probong.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probong cracks Rhod with a nice body shot.
Probong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Probong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Probong misses with a punch on the inside.
Probong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhods head. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Probong blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Probong feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Probong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Probong lunges at Rhod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhod's hand.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Probong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Rhod moves out of range as Probong strikes.#T2#
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Probong on the side of the head.
Probong throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Probong misses with a looping left.
Rhod thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rhod blocks a head kick by Probong.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Probong looks to move away, Rhod throws a big counter combo but Probong just gets out of the way.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Probong's head.
Rhod cracks the inside of Probong's front leg.
Probong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Probong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Probong misses with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rhod digs a right hand into Probong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Probong's gas tank.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
Probong tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Probong back against the cage. #T3#
Probong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a light punch inside.
Probong misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike.
Probong misses with the head strike.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Probongs head.
Probong lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Probong.
Probong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Probong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod avoiding damage as Probong throws knees to the body.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Probong.
Rhod lands with a light punch inside.
Rhod takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Probong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probong.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Rhod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Probong.
Rhod slowing the pace effectively.
Probong prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Probong pushes Rhod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Probong fails to land.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probong's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Probong lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Probong looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Probong.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod throws a shot to the body.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
Probong throws a front kick that sends Rhod stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Probong blocks a jab.#T1#
Rhod jabs Probong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Probong tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
A jab from Probong does it's job there.
Probong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Probong avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Probong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Probong misses with a two punch combination.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Probong slips under a jab from Rhod.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Probong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Probong looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Probong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod cracks Probong with an open hand slap.
Probong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Probong is looking to clinch.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Probong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Probong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.
Probong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Probong keeps the fight on the outside.
Probong checks a low kick from Rhod.
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
Probong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Probong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Probong misses with a leg kick.
Rhod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Probong misses with a hook
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probong lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Probong thuds a left hand into Rhod's body.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
It looked like Rhod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Probong.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Rhod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A left lands for Probong.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Rhod catches Probong right on the button with a cross.
Rhod moves forwards but Probong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Rhod throws a lazy uppercut
and Probong counters with a leg kick.
Rhod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Probong throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhod slips under a jab from Probong.
Probong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Probong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sni Probong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod moves out of range as Probong throws a body kick.
Probong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probong connects with a solid leg kick.
Probong throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod thinks about countering with a head kick.
Probong throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod defending well as Probong loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Probong misses with a looping right.
Probong scores with a kick to the body.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Probong's knee but Probong avoids it well.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod misses with a right hand
and Rhod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Rhod moves into range and clinches up with Probong.
Probong lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rudy Rhod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhod tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
A short uppercut from Probong.
Probong prevents a body shot from Rhod.
A right handed body shot lands from Probong.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Probong's head.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Probong.
Rhod presses Probong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Probong controls his hands.
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Probong backwards.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Probong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Probong - that landed with a thud.
Probong tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Probong back against the cage.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Probong.
#T2#
Probong presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Probong.
Probong working aggressively here.
Probong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod tries to work over Probong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Probong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probong.
A head punch on the inside from Probong fails to land.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Probong is trying to stall.
#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged Probong in a clinch.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Probong working aggressively here.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probong looking to slow down the pace here.
Rhod digs a right hand underneath Probong's ribcage. Probong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Probong tries to break free but Rhod pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Probong tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Probong backwards.
Probong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Probong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Probong.
Rhod misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probong.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
Rhod is trying to maintain a safe position but Probong gets an underhook and turns Rhod into the cage.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Probong blocks an uppercut.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Probong pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Probong tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong is looking to control Rhod's arms but Rhod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Probong has his back to the cage.
Probong blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Probong.
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Probong backwards. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Probong.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Probong works the jab nicely.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Rudy Rhod.
I think Rhod 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudy Rhod!
An out of breath Rudy Rhod thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Syn 594
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rhod clinches up with Pake and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod lands a right hand.
Pake throws a head punch that misses.
Pake scores with a shoulder strike.
Pake told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pake.
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pake blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pake.
Pake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pake.
Pake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rhod tries to work over Pake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pake is stalling here.
Pake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod.
Pake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pake prevents a body shot from Rhod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pake.
A hook to the body from Pake.
Pake swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pake.
Pake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Pake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pake scores with a shoulder strike.
Pake has Rhod pressed against the cage.
Pake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Rhod on the inside.
Pake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pake.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pake tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Pake back against the cage.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rhod as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pake swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pake's elbow.
Pake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhods head.
Rhod has Pake pressed against the cage, preventing Pake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pake struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Pake.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pake's elbow.
Pake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Pake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pake tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Pake off balance momentarily.
Rhod slips under a jab.#T3#
Pake slips a straight right by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook. Pake ducked under it nicely.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Pake is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Pake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rhod working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Pake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pake tries to keep at a distance but Rhod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod taking a breather.
Pake misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Pake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pake.
Rhod swings for the body but Pake moves out of range.
Pake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rhod's sensitive parts.
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Pake does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pake throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pake looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pake tries a head kick but it misses.
Pake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rhod. Those never looked like landing.
Pake swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
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#
Pake lands a jab to the head.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Pake is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Pake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pake lands the left hand.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pake.
Derui Pake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Pake.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Pake.
Pake keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhod connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Pake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Pake misses with a body punch
and Rhod counters with a nice leg kick.
Pake looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Pake misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhod scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from Pake misses.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pake.
Pake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rhod. That one must have hurt.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Pake.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a jab when Pake was well out of range.#T2#
Rhod walks into a stiff left hand from Pake.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Pake.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Pake manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pake. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pake slips a jab and a cross from Rhod.
Rhod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Rhod.
Pake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Pake manages to avoid it.
Pake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Pake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.#T3#
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pake lunges at Rhod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhod's hand. #CL2#
Pake has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pake.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pake.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pake can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
A short left from Rhod.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod wants to get back to striking at distance but Pake won't allow it.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Pake scores with a shoulder strike.
Pake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Pake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pake misses with a head kick.
Pake avoids the body shot from Rhod.
#T4#
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rhod misses with a hook. Pake ducked under it nicely.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Pake's head.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pake.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.#ROC#
Pake is rocked!
Pake gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rhod gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pake is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Syn 589
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Douglas.
Douglas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhods head.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douglas.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod controlling the action here for a moment.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
A short uppercut from Douglas. #T1#
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Rhod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod presses Douglas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Douglas.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Douglas being controlled against the cage.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Douglas.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head. #T2#
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
A short right from Douglas.
Rhod is trying to stall.
Douglas tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas works on Rhod's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Douglas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rhod.
Rhod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas pushes Rhod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Douglas lands an uppercut.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod tries to work over Douglas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
Rhod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douglas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Douglas blocks a jab.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.#T4#
Douglas fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Douglas catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Rhod finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Rhod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
A cross from Rhod lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglas. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Rhod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Douglas with a nice cross.
Douglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rhod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Douglas thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Douglas sizes up Rhod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Rhod cracks Douglas with an open hand slap.
Douglas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhod scores with a one two! Douglas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Douglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas with the counter takedown but Rhod avoids it easily.
Douglas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and pushes Douglas back into the cage.#T1#
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Douglas digs a right hand into Rhod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rhod's gas tank.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Rudy Rhod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Douglas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod stalls.
A right hand to the body from Douglas.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod is leaning against Douglas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod working aggressively here.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Rhod stalling the fight.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
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!
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douglas's elbow.
Douglas tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod is working Douglas over against the cage.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Douglas can do to turn this around?
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhod.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Douglas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhod.
Rhod is leaning against Douglas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Douglas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Douglas avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Douglas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douglas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas is working Rhod over against the cage.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Douglas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick from Rhod.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Douglas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Douglas keeps it at a distance.
Douglas throws an off balance right hand
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Douglas moves out of range of the body kick.
Douglas wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Douglas's head.
Douglas misses with a body punch
and Rhod counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhod connects with a jab.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Douglas feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.
Douglas blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod misses with a hook
and Douglas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Douglas jabs Rhod right on the nose. Rhod blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Rhod moves forwards but Douglas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Douglas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Douglas off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Douglas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Douglas.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Douglas's ribs.
Douglas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Douglas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Rhod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Douglas is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod tries to bum rush Douglas with a series of wild strikes but Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##CL#
Rhod gets a clinch.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rhod as the two fighters clinch.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Douglas.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
#T4#
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Douglas lands with a left to the head.
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Douglas gets through Rhod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas misses with some punches.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhod cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Douglas gets through Rhod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
A very excited looking Rudy Rhod 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.
The defeated Jack Douglas had this to say: 'The judges are corrupt! I should have won that.'.
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Syn 581
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Probong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Probong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Probong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhod's head backwards.
Rhod cracks Probong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Probong looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Probong manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws a wild body kick that Probong sees coming a mile off.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Probong moved away.
Probong throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Rhod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Probong slips a straight right by Rhod.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Probong.
Probong avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Probong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Probong misses with a straight right.
It looked like Rhod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Probong.
Rhod moves forwards but Probong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probong connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range. #T1#
Probong lands a nice hook to Rhod's body. Rhod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Probong blocks the low kick.
Probong misses with a leg kick.
Probong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rhod slips under a jab from Probong.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Probong 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.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Probong misses.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Probong motions for Rhod to come forward. Probong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod moves out of range as Probong throws a body kick.
Rhod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Probong checks the leg kick.#T2#
Rhod avoids the head kick by Probong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
Rhod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Probong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Probong stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod throws a push kick but Probong slaps the foot to one side.
Probong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Probong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Probong tests Rhod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Probong throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Probong moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Probong misses with a straight left. #T3#
Probong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Probong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Probong cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
Probong throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod 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.
Probong with a jab.
Rhod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod tries to move into range but Probong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rhod takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Probong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rhod with a body shot.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Probong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong tries to land a front kick but Rhod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Probong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Probong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Probong saw it coming and moves away.
Probong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Probong takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Probong.
Probong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Probong.
Rhod looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Probong.
Probong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Probong throws an off balance right hand
and Probong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rhod tries to clinch but Probong is having none of it.
Probong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.#CL#
Rhod moves into range and clinches up with Probong.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Probong.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Probong controls the action.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Probong controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Probong controls his hands.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Probong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rhod is defending well for now.
Probong takes a shot to the head.
Probong works on Rhod's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod. #T1#
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probong throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Probong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rhod avoids it.
Probong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Probong.
Probong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhods head.
Probong blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Probong avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Probong blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Probong scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Probong. #BC2#
Probong manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Probong misses.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Rhod wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rhod drives through and clinches with Probong against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Rhod.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhod.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Probong.
Probong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Probong controls the action.
Probong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rhod or not.
Probong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Probong avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Rudy Rhod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Probong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Probong backwards. #T3#
Probong throws a head punch that misses.
Probong lands a nice uppercut.
Probong misses with the head strike.
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Probong is trying to push Rhod away but Rhod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Probong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Probong scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Probong.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Probong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Probong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
Probong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rhod or not.
Rhod digs a right hand underneath Probong's ribcage. Probong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Probong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probong lands a left hand.
Probong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rhod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Probong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Probong throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Probong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Probong misses with a series of wild punches.
Probong thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Probong backs away, Rhod returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Probong scores with a nice strike.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Probong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sni Probong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Probong is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Probong can pounce on him.
Rhod throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Probong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Probong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Probong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhod bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rhod wants to clinch
and Probong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Probong moved away.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Probong cracks Rhod with a good jab.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Probong misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Probong tries a quick counter leg kick but Rhod is wise to it.
Rhod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Probong throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Rhod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Probongs head.
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!
Probong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Probong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probong.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod takes a swing at Probong's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rhod tries to work over Probong's front leg with a kick but Probong checks it.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Rhod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Probong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Probong. That's going to slow Rhod down.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook. Probong ducked under it nicely.
Rhod will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Probong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Probong moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Rhod scores with a nice strike.
Rhod catches Probong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Probong misses with a leg kick
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Probong misses with a looping left.
Rhod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Probong's calf.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Probong.
As Probong backs away, Rhod returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Rhod darts in and clinches Probong up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Probong.
Probong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Probong.
Rhod is working Probong over against the cage.
Probong blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Probong.
Probong blocks an uppercut.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Probong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Probong.
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 Rudy Rhod.
I think Probong 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sni Probong!
Our winner, Sni Probong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 579 - Reclaiming Glory
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apollo doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod lands with a hook. Apollo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apollo.
Rhod lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
Rhod throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.
A jab from Apollo finds it's way through Rhod's defenses.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Apollo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhod manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Apollo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apollo throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Apollo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhod is pulling down on Apollo's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Apollo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhod looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rhod looking to control.
Apollo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Apollo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apollo throws a big right hand that misses.
Apollo trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #T3#
Apollo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Apollo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apollo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Apollo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rhod trying to control the position here.
Apollo throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhod works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of Apollo's head.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Rhod gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Apollo postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Apollo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
Apollo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Apollo looking to sit in guard and control but Rhod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Rhod pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Apollo has been cut.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo shoots in for a double leg but Rhod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apollo.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apollo on the side of the head.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod throws a solid leg kick but Apollo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhod.
Apollo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rhod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apollo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apollo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhod, which made it look bad.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.#T1#
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apollo is able to avoid easily.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apollo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Apollo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhod!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Apollo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Apollo trying to control the position but Rhod is working away. #T2#
Apollo working the body and head with strikes.
Rhod parries the strikes from Apollo easily there. Apollo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
Apollo working the ground and pound but Rhod is defending the strikes.
Apollo 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.
Rhod wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Rhod sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Apollo is keen to just control but Rhod is a slippery customer.
Rhod won't allow Apollo to pass to mount.
Rhod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Apollo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Apollo is looking for a kimura here.
Rhod felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Rhod is working away.
Still in half guard, Apollo seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rhod throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Jab by Apollo.
Apollo tests Rhod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo slips a jab from Rhod.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod misses the jab.
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhod avoids it really well and circles away.
DJ Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Apollo gets a takedown into half guard.
Rhod is not content to let Apollo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Apollo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Apollo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rhod scores with a shot to the body.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Apollo catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Apollo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhod avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Apollo. Those never looked like landing.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhod, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod slips a jab and a cross from Apollo.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rhod sprawls and moves away.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Apollo.
#T1#
Apollo shoots in and drives through. Rhod sprawls well.
Rhod walks into a left hand.
Apollo cracks Rhod with a good jab.#TD#
Apollo dives in and scores a takedown into Rhod's guard.
Apollo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apollo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apollo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rhod manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Rhod from controlling successfully.
Apollo controls Rhod momentarily but Rhod frees himself.
Rhod controlling from the top position. #T2#
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Apollo is trying to keep Rhod in close.
DJ Apollo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Apollo is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rhod trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Apollo steps away.
Apollo checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Rhod tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rhod tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo attempts a counter takedown but Rhod avoids it well and moves away.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod cracks Apollo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Rhod tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Apollo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Rhod leaves Apollo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I think Apollo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Apollo!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Apollo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 574 - Dominance
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Probong's ribs.
Probong scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod takes one to the chin there.
Probong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body. Probong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Rhod.
Probong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Probong.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Rhod connects with a right hand. Probong shakes it off.
Probong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhod seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Probong throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Probong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Probong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probong.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rhod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Probong fails to land with a series of punches.
Probong thumps Rhod with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.#CL#
Rhod forces Probong back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Probong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rhod avoids it.#T2#
Probong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rhod tries to work over Probong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod letting Probong take a breather here.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Probong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Probong avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Probong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhod lands a left hand.
Probong working aggressively here.
Probong blocking some punches.
Probong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod tries to work over Probong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Nice body punch from Probong - that landed with a thud.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Rhod.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Probong avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Probong lands a knee to the body.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Probong misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Probong stalls.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Rhod.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Probong back against the cage.
Rhod tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
#T4#
Probong lands a right hand.
Probong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod pushes Probong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Probong.
Rhod effectively controlling the action here.
Probong takes a shot to the head.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Probong.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Probongs head.
Probong lands a left hand.
Probong tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Probong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Probong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Probong tries to land knees in the clinch but Rhod avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probong.
Rhod pushes Probong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Probong lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Probong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rhod is looking to clinch but Probong is avoiding it.
Probong lands the left hand.
Probong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Probong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Probong swings widly with a right hand
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Probong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good shot there by Rhod.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Probong checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Probong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Probong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
A cross from Probong lands.
Probong staying out of range there.
Rhod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Probong if he has to take too many more of those.
Probong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Probong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Probong 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.
Rhod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Probong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rhod scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Probong rushes Rhod and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhod.
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
Probong lands a body shot. #T2#
Rhod prevents a body shot from Probong.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Probong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Probong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Probong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rhod avoids it.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Probong.
Probong misses with some punches.
Probong cracks Rhod with a nice body shot.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Probong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Probong as Rhod tries to tie him up.
Probong tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudy Rhod has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Probong.
Probong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Probong prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod tries to work over Probong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Probong's head.
Rhod avoiding damage as Probong throws knees to the body.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod tries to stall but Probong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Probong tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod digs a right hand underneath Probong's ribcage. Probong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Probong misses with some punches.
Rhod cracks Probong with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod. #T4#
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Probong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod lands a body punch.
Probong is breathing heavily.
Probong misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Rhod as the two fighters clinch.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Probong's head.
Probong blocking some punches.
Rhod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Probong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Probong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Probong controls his hands.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod trying to stall but Probong improves his position.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Probong uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod cracks Probong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Probong misses with an uppercut
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probong throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Probong moved away.
Probong connects with a crisp jab.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Probong 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.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Probong moved away.
Probong throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
Donk. Rhod catches Probong right on the button with a cross.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod moves out of range as Probong throws a body kick.
Probong misses with a kick to the body
and Rhod counters with an outside leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Probong's front leg but catches the back leg as Probong tries to avoid it.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Probong keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Rhod misses.
A big right from Probong misses.
Good leg kick by Rhod there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Probong lands a right hook to the body.
Probong looks to land a body kick but Rhod moved away.
A jab from Rhod misses. #T2#
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Probong throws a good cross that connects.
Probong slips a straight right by Rhod.
Rhod checks a low kick from Probong.
A lazy body kick from Probong
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Probong. Rhod shrugs it off though.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Probong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod punishes Probong's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Nice body kick there by Probong.
Rhod throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Probong tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Probong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhod has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod thows a body kick. Probong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. Probong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Probong tries to clinch but Rhod moves away
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Probong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Probong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Rhod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Probong.
Probong misses with a straight left.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Rhod tests Probong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Rhod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Probong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Probong misses with a leg kick.
Probong throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a wild body kick that Probong sees coming a mile off.
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod defending well as Probong loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Probong moved away.
Rhod cracks Probong with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong misses the jab.#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rhod is leaning against Probong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
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 Rudy Rhod.
Well Rhod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudy Rhod!
Our winner, Rudy Rhod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 568 - Crystal Clear
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhod thuds his right hand into Tsoi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tsoi.
Rhod punishes Tsoi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and Tsoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhod slips under a jab.#CL#
Rhod tries to keep at a distance but Tsoi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
Rhod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsoi or not.
Tsoi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod tries to work over Tsoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsoi misses with a body punch.
Tsoi misses with the head strike.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a left hand.
Rhod is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Rhod misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Tsoi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rhod.
Rhod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsoi misses with the head strike.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhod.
Tsoi throws a head punch that misses.
Tsoi misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Tsoi jumps guard and drags Rhod to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsoi looking to control.
#SUB#
Tsoi has his foot on Rhod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhod works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tsoi has his hands on Rhod's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Rhod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsoi has control of Rhod's left arm, preventing Rhod from doing any damage.
Tsoi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tsoi being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Tsoi jumps back.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Rhod avoids a kick to the body.
Tsoi misses with a hook.#T3#
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Tsoi's shoulder, as Tsoi tries to avoid the shot.
Tsoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsoi swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Tsoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsoi is looking to score with low kicks.
Tsoi scores with a nice strike.
Tsoi cracks a nice hook into Rhod's ribs.
Rhod misses with a hook
and Tsoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsoi tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsoi's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
Tsoi scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Tsoi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rhod is out of range and Tsoi settles back down.
Tsoi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Do Who Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsoi lunges at Rhod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhod's hand.
Tsoi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rhod counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tsoi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rhod throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Rhod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Tsoi saw that one coming.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Tsoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsoi misses with a body shot
and Rhod counters with an inside leg kick.
Rhod scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Do Who Tsoi will probably get the nod.
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#
Tsoi feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tsoi wants to clinch.
Tsoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi misses with a body punch
and Rhod counters with a body kick that stops Tsoi in his tracks momentarily.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsoi is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Tsoi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.#CL#
Tsoi forces Rhod back against the cage and clinches.
Rhod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rudy Rhod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsoi.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tsoi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhods head.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Tsoi misses with some punches.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Tsoi lands a nice uppercut.
Tsoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsoi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Tsoi.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsoi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsoi can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod presses Tsoi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod digs a right hand underneath Tsoi's ribcage. Tsoi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Tsoi is pushing Rhod up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Tsoi controls the action.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Tsoi manages to break the clinch.
Tsoi scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rhod moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsoi controls his hands.
Good body shot from Rhod.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsoi's elbow.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsoi prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsoi controls his hands.
Tsoi presses Rhod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsoi's elbow.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Tsoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsoi backwards.
Tsoi lands with a right to the head.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Tsoi blocks an uppercut.
Rhod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsoi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsoi takes a shot to the head.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsoi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rhod or not.
Rhod tries to work over Tsoi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsoi.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsoi controls his hands.
A short right from Tsoi on the inside.
Tsoi lands a left hand.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod 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#
Tsoi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhod checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Tsoi cracks the inside of Rhod's front leg.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Rhod avoids the punch easily.
Rhod ducks right into an uppercut from Tsoi.
Rhod throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Tsoi circles away.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhod feints and then cracks Tsoi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsoi down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsoi.#CL#
Tsoi clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Tsoi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsoi.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsois head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Tsoi avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsoi working aggressively here.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsoi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsoi.
A nice left hand lands by Tsoi.
Tsoi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsoi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Tsoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tsoi throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.#T2#
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsoi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsoi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhod's hands.
A low kick from Tsoi misses
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod walks into a stiff left hand from Tsoi.
Tsoi is looking to clinch.
Rhod scores with a body shot.
That kick from Tsoi tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsoi is out of range.
Tsoi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Do Who Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsoi takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tsoi - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tsoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Tsoi.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Tsoi.
Tsoi slips a jab and a cross from Rhod.
Tsoi jabs Rhod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rhod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.#CL2#
Rhod drives through and clinches with Tsoi against the cage.
Tsoi has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
#BC#
Tsoi breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsoi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsoi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.#T4#
Tsoi jabs Rhod right on the nose. Rhod blinks but takes it well.
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!
Tsoi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Tsoi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rhods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsoi throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rhod!
Tsoi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Rhod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi is looking to clinch.
Rhod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsoi momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Do Who Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsoi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Do Who Tsoi!
A victorious Do Who Tsoi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Aspire 100: The End of an Era
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Warror tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Warror cracks the inside of Rhod's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Warror.
Warror with a hook.
Warror blocks a jab.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warror showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Rhod misses its target.
Rhod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
Warror tries to clinch up.
Rhod half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warror.#T1#
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Warror misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod slips a jab from Warror.
Rhod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warror is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Warror counters with a nice leg kick.
Warror misses with a leg kick.
Warror throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod avoids a kick to the body.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhod counters with a low kick, right behind Warror 's knee. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror slips under a jab from Rhod.
Warror slips a jab from Rhod.
Warror ducks right into an uppercut from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rhod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Warror wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod slips a straight right by Warror.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Good shot there by Warror.
Rhod throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warror swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warror throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warror will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warror manages to circle out of the way.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warror.
Warror lands an overhand right.
Warror on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Warror lands with a shot to the body.
Warror misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod connects with a body shot that sends Warror's belly button to the back.
Rhod lunges at Warror with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warror's hand.
Warror swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod slips a straight right by Warror.
Rhod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror. #T4#
Rhod tries to move into range but Warror moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Warror.
Rhod is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod cracks Warror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warror turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warror fakes the leg kick and cracks Rhod in the body.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Warror finds it's way through Rhod's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod needs to keep his hands up - Warror had a free shot at his head there.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.
A good leg kick by Warror.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
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#
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Rhod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warror lands with a hook. Rhod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Warror's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod tries to land a leg kick but Warror saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warror.
Rhod 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.
Rhod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod lands with a shot to the body.
Warror throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Rhod forces Warror back against the ropes and clinches.#T1#
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warror throws a head punch that misses.
Warror lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Warror gets through Rhod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Warror as the two fighters clinch.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warror.
Warror gets through Rhod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
Warror lands a left hand.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Rhod on the inside.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warror has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rhod seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Warror can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Warror.
#T2#
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Warror digs a right hand into Rhod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rhod's gas tank.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warror.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhod.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Warror blocking some punches.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Warror lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul Warror seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warrors head.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Warror back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror. #T4#
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Warror blocking some punches.
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror misses with some punches.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhod.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Warror throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Warror misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Warror will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhod works Warror's body with a nice hook.
Rhod is looking to clinch but Warror is avoiding it.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror slips a jab from Rhod.
Rhod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Warror misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod cracks Warror with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Warror looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warror just manages to avoid it.
Warror avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warror throws out the jab.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Warror scores with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Warror. Rhod shrugs it off though.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Warror is looking to score with low kicks.
Warror feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Rhod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Rhod 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.
Nice body punch from Warror.
Warror misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Rhod has Warror up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Rhod is working Warror over against the ropes.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
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!
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod presses Warror against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Warror.
Warror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Rhod as the two fighters clinch.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod digs a right hand underneath Warror's ribcage. Warror let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod presses Warror against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warror takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod pushes Warror back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warrors head.
Warror working aggressively here.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Rhod.
Rhod is looking to control Warror's arms but Warror gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rhod has his back to the ropes.
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warror pushes Rhod back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warror 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Aspire 97: Tsoko vs. Susi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berhardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhod scores with a jab. Berhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Berhardt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Berhardt digs a good body shot into Rhod's ribs.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt blocks a jab.
Rhod connects with a jab.
Berhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily.
Berhardt misses with a hook
and Rhod counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Berhardt fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berhardt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rhod throws a series of punches but Berhardt avoids them all with ease.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Berhardt throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berhardt.
Berhardt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rhod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berhardt with a body shot.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Berhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berhardt lands with a cross.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rhod is out of range and Berhardt settles back down.
Rhod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berhardt throws a right hand that Rhod ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhod also avoids with ease.
Berhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rhod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod lands a head shot.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Berhardt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Berhardt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berhardt wants to control for a moment but Rhod uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Berhardt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhod is controlling Berhardt's trapped leg to prevent Berhardt from advancing to side control.
Berhardt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berhardt 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.#T3#
Rhod manages to get to full guard.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Berhardt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhod is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berhardt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berhardt misses with the ground and pound.
Rhod is looking for a sweep.
Berhardt throws an elbow but Rhod slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Rhod tries to bench press Berhardt off him but Berhardt keeps the position.
Rhod parries the strikes from Berhardt easily there. Berhardt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
Berhardt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Berhardt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
Berhardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rhod sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhod is looking to regain half guard here but Berhardt keeps moving and retains side control.
Berhardt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rhod can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
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#
Nice shot by Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Berhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berhardt lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Rhod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Berhardt is looking to wear down Rhod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berhardt shoots in and drives through. Rhod sprawls well.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Berhardt is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod slips a jab from Berhardt.#T1#
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Sloppy strikes from Berhardt. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Berhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berhardt lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Berhardt moved away.
Berhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches up with Rhod, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes Rhod against the cage but Rhod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berhardt jabs Rhod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Rhod throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berhardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhod, which made it look bad.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Berhardt steps away.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berhardt with a poor takedown
and Berhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berhardt with a body shot.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Rhod there.
Berhardt swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod dips to his left and cracks Berhardt with an uppercut!#T3#
Rhod scores with a jab. Berhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berhardt misses the body punch #KD2#
and Rhod counters with a nice right hand that sends Berhardt toppling to the canvas! Berhardt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rhod finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhod cracks Berhardt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Berhardt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rhod pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Berhardt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
Aspire 95: Green vs Souvlaki 2
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhod misses with a hook.
Rhod has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van Veen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Veen throws a one two combo.
Van Veen misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
Van Veen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Veen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Van Veen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Veen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Veen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhod lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Van Veen
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod cracks Van Veen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Van Veen takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod digs a right hand into Van Veen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Veen's gas tank.
Van Veen misses with the head strike.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhod.
Rhod lands a right hand.
Van Veen lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Veens head.
Van Veen lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod gets through Van Veen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Veen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhod.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Van Veen's head.
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Veen backwards.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Veen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Veen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rhod.
A short left from Rhod.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Veen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Veen.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage. #T2#
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Veen lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Van Veen prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Veen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Van Veen.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Veen blocking some punches.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Van Veen.
Van Veen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Rhod just leaning against Van Veen, taking a breather.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Van Veen.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Veen.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Veen gets an underhook and turns Rhod into the cage.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Veen backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Veen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Van Veen.
#T4#
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Van Veen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Van Veen.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Van Veen avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Veen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Van Veen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Van Veen coming out on top.
Van Veen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhod's hands.
Van Veen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Veen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Veen looks to throw a body kick
and Rhod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Veen thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Veen throws out the jab.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Veen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Veen backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Veen throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rhod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Veen.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Veen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Veen lands a jab.
Van Veen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Veen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Van Veen.
Rhod steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Veen.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Veen. Van Veen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Van Veen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Van Veen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Veen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Rhod swings for the body but Van Veen moves out of range.
As Rhod backs away, Van Veen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Veen.
Van Veen takes one to the chin there.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Veen.
Van Veen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Veen lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Van Veen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Veen.#CL2#
Rhod has managed to clinch.
Rhod gets through Van Veen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Van Veen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
A short uppercut from Van Veen.
Van Veen blocking some punches.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Van Veen 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.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Van Veen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Veen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rudy Rhod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Veen working aggressively here.
Van Veen misses with a body punch.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Veen tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Veen controls his hands.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhod.
Van Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Veen.
Rhod tries to work over Van Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Veen backwards.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Veen or not.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen lands a right hand.
Van Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod tries to work over Van Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhod.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Van Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod trying to control the position but instead, Van Veen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rhod into the cage.#T4#
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Veen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Veen.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Van Veen tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
Rhod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Veen backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Veen.
Van Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Van Veen.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Rhod tries a body shot but Van Veen blocks it.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod misses with a right hand
and Van Veen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a jab when Van Veen was well out of range.
Ludo Van Veen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Veen clobbers Rhod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
and Van Veen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ludo Van Veen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Veen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a low kick, right behind Van Veen 's knee.
Rhod motions for Van Veen to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Veen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a left to the body.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the body
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Van Veen ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Van Veen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Veen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Veen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Veen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
A little jabbing left from Rhod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Van Veen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Van Veen is out of range.
Van Veen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Veen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod takes one on the button.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Veen looks to throw the jab but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Veen scores with a kick to the body.
Van Veen misses with a straight right.
Rhod tries to counter with a clinch but Van Veen shakes him off and moves away.
Van Veen moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Van Veen is looking to counter punch.
Rhod defending well as Van Veen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Veen.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Van Veen connects with a right hand. Rhod shakes it off.
Donk. Van Veen catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Van Veen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rhod under the eye.
Van Veen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Veen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Veen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Veen lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Van Veen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Veen throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Veen lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Veen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Veen.
Rhod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Veen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Veen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Veen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Van Veen misses with a body shot.
Van Veen misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Van Veen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Veen staying out of range there.
It looked like Van Veen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Rhod rushes Van Veen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod works on Van Veen's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Van Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Van Veen lands a shot to the body.
Van Veen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Rhod.
Van Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Veen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Veen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Veen lands a shot to the body.
Van Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Veen tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Van Veen tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod works on Van Veen's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Veen tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Van Veen back against the cage.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Veen's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludo Van Veen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rhod 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer tries to clinch up
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Rhod moved away.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rhod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer staying out of range there.#CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Rhod.
Rhod tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rhod trying to control the position but instead, Mfer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rhod into the cage.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
A short right from Mfer.
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rhod up against the cage.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Rhod.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Rhod takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Mfer trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Rhod is working Mfer over against the cage.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer. #T3#
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rhod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhod.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhods head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Rhod looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhod pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
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#
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mfer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Rhod coming out on top.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer walks into a left hand. #CL#
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhod.
Mfer trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
A short uppercut from Rhod.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Rhod looking to stall.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Mfer 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.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. #T2#
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod blocking some punches.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Jones Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhod digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank. #T3#
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer wants to stall.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer just leaning against Rhod, taking a breather.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rhod is keeping busy.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod lands the left hand.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Rhod might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mfer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Mfer. #T1#
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Mfer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Rhod releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Rhod counters with a left to the body.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mfers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Mfer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Mfer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Rhod blocks the body kick.
Rhod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rhod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer avoiding damage.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
A short left from Rhod.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Rhod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
Maybe Mfer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod is trying to stall.
Rhod misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Mfer tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod takes a shot to the head.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer wants to stall.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
Jones Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
Well Rhod 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Pera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Pera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod misses with a hook. Pera ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Pera moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
Pera lands with a light punch inside.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peras head.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
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!
Rhod presses Pera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Pera.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Rhod lands a left hand.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod letting Pera take a breather here.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rhod lands a body punch.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
#T2#
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pera takes a shot to the head.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod gets through Pera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod. #T3#
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pera.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Pera lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhod.
A short uppercut from Pera.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
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!
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards. #T4#
Pera stalling in the clinch but Rhod improves position.
Pera is working Rhod over against the cage.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
Pera throws a head punch that misses.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera is trying to stall.
Pera trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Rhod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pera misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Rhod instigates a clinch.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Nice body punch from Pera.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
Pera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Rhod lands a right hand.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Pera is working Rhod over against the cage.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Rhod's ribcage. Rhod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pera.
Rhod takes a shot to the head.
Pera tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Pera.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rhod as Pera tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Rhod tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Pera pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera lands a right hand.
Rhod is looking to break free of the clinch but Pera has double underhooks.
Pera is leaning against Rhod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Pera lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
Pera misses with the head strike.
Pera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pera lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pera lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Pera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Rhod's ribcage. Rhod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Pera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Pera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera lands a left hand.
Pera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Pera.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Rhod as he connects with a hook.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Rhod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Pera 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.
Pera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pera postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Pera trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Rhod working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Pera looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pera lands a couple of elbows.
Pera wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving. #SU2#
Pera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rhod, up you get!
Pera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Pera throws a right hand that misses
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but Pera seems unphased.
Pera throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Pera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pera lands a jab.
Pera throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Pera jumps back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pera, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Pera pushes Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
Pera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Good body shot from Rhod.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhod.
Pera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rhod or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Rhod's head.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rhod up against the cage.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Pera.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
Pera lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera looking to slow down the pace here.
Pera lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pera takes a shot to the head.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Pera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Pera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pera 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Bushido 71 Jacobson v Bunker 3
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mfer misses with a shot to the body
and Rhod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Mfer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Rhod.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer slips a jab from Rhod.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
Mfer tries to clinch there but Rhod circles away.
Rhod fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
Rhod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rhod's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer is looking to clinch.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Mfer is looking to slow Rhod down with leg kicks.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rhod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Mfer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Mfer.
Mfer throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rhod lands a jab to the head.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Mfer.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Rhod takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rhod's calf.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhod throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Rhod works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Rhod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Rhod is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mfer. Rhod shrugs it off though.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Mfer 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mfer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rhod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mfer wants to slow Rhod down by chopping away at his legs.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Rhod in the body.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mfer misses.
Rhod scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mfer scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rhod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rhod.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Rhod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mfer.
Jab from Mfer.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer scores with a nice body kick.
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rhod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Mfer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mfer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rhod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mfer finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rhod misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.
Mfer slips under a jab from Rhod.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer takes one to the chin 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!
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mfer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Rhod thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mfer.
Mfer scores with a body shot.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Rhod.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mfer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mfer throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mfer.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod cracks the inside of Mfer's front leg.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.
Some wild striking there from Rhod.
#T3#
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.#CL#
Rhod pushes Mfer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mfer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mfer cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Mfer.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Rhod counters with a three punch combo that has Mfer backing up. Mfer nods at Rhod to acknowledge the strikes.
Rhod connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Rhod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mfer!
Mfer throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Rhod there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Mfer.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mfer!
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mfer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhod.
Mfer tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mfer misses.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod drops his hands momentarily and Mfer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhod catches Mfer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Jones Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Rhod throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.#T2#
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Rhod gets a clinch.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer presses Rhod against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer tries to stall but Rhod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod scores with a jab. Mfer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mfer tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod walks into a jab.
Mfer misses with a hook.#CL#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged Mfer in a clinch.
Mfer taking a breather.
Mfer gets through Rhod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Mfer digs a good hook to Rhod's body.
Jab by Mfer.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Rhod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rhod momentarily.
Mfer connects with a jab.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Mfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhod.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Rhod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rhod stalls.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jones Mfer.
I think Rhod 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Rudy Rhod!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Rudy Rhod!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight as a draw!
Rudy Rhod wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Rudy Rhod thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhod throws a jab when Berget was well out of range.
Berget connects with a body shot that sends Rhod's belly button to the back.
Berget lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Berget misses with an uppercut.
Berget misses with a hook.
Berget takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berget.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Berget is just out of range.
Rhod throws a right hand that misses
enabling Berget to counter with a crisp jab.
Berget missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berget connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berget throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Berget.#T1#
Berget takes one on the button.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Berget is out of range.
Berget shoots and misses
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod misses the jab.
Berget tries to counter with a takedown but Rhod is quick to defend against it.
Berget smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rhod throws a jab but it's blocked by Berget.
Berget fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhod with a jab.
Rhod throws a hook but Berget blocks it.
Rhod jabs at Berget's body.
Berget misses with a looping left.
Berget takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berget is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rhod misses with a hook.
It looked like Berget wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Berget.
Evan Berget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Berget scores with a jab. Rhod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Berget.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod moves away from the strike by Berget.
Berget staying out of range there.#TD#
Rhod gets caught flat footed, as Berget shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berget is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berget wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Berget postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhod is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Berget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berget looking for a sweep. Not yet Berget, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Berget throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhod controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Berget looking for a guillotine here but Rhod defends easily.
Rhod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berget 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Berget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhod controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berget is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rhod bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berget's guard. #REVB#
Rhod slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhod won't allow Berget to sweep him here.
Berget thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evan Berget will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Berget lands the left hand.
Berget shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berget's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berget fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berget checks a low kick from Rhod.
Berget shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Berget is wise to it.
Berget throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berget was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Berget connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rhod momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Berget. That snapped Rhod's head back.
Berget gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Berget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berget throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Berget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berget at a distance.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Berget's head but Berget sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Berget dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berget rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Berget misses its intended target.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
and Berget counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Berget misses with a right hand
and Berget takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berget throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Berget tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
Berget throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Berget uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Berget attempts a counter takedown but Rhod avoids it well and moves away.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berget throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Berget throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Berget throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berget ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berget slips a jab from Rhod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berget throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berget shoots for a takedown but Rhod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Berget is out of range.
Berget moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berget is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Berget is out of range.
Berget throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod stuffs the takedown.
Berget cracks Rhod with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Berget throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhod counters with a left to the body.
Berget fails with the takedown
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Berget on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Berget.
Berget shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berget scores with a nice right hand.
Berget takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berget shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berget under the eye.#T4#
Berget shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Berget.
Berget fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Berget slips a jab from Rhod.
Berget tries to clinch up but Rhod circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berget manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws the left hand but Berget avoids the punch easily.
Rhod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berget lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Berget swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Rhod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Berget avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berget misses with a straight left.
Berget throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Berget's ribs.
Berget uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
It looked like Berget wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berget scores with a jab to the head.
Berget throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhod counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berget throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod. #T1#
Berget missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Berget.
Berget throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Berget is out of range.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berget.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rhod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod digs a good body shot into Berget's ribs.
Berget throws a right hand that misses
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod thumps Berget with a low kick.
Berget keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berget waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Berget throws a right hand that misses
and Rhod counters with a low kick, right behind Berget 's knee.
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!
Berget misses with a hook
and Rhod counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Berget has closed the distance and engaged Rhod in a clinch.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Berget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhod lands with a light punch inside.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
Berget tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Berget throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Berget.
Rhod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berget or not.
Berget's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhod.
Evan Berget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rhod pushes Berget back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berget's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Rhod.
Rhod tries to stall but Berget uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berget misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berget tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod is trying to maintain a safe position but Berget gets an underhook and turns Rhod into the ropes.
Rhod tries to stall but Berget uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhod gets through Berget's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berget working aggressively here.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rhod lands a right hand.
Rhod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!#BC2#
Rhod breaks from the clinch.
Berget misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Rhod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Berget prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Berget is trying to pull guard but Rhod turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Berget misses with a punch to the body.
Berget jumps guard but Rhod turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berget backwards.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Berget's head.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berget tries to pull guard but Rhod holds him up against the ropes and eventually Berget drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Berget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berget tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rhod smiles and moves away.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod throws a series of strikes that have Berget backpedaling.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berget.
Berget tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rhod 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rudy Rhod!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Rudy Rhod!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Rudy Rhod thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Carnage 47
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Rhod forces County Jr back against the cage and clinches.
County Jr prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod tries to work over County Jr 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Rhod.
Rhod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by County Jr .
County Jr takes a shot to the head.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but County Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
County Jr prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Good body shot from Rhod.
County Jr blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as County Jr controls the action.
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of County Jr backwards. #T1#
A short uppercut from Rhod.
County Jr lands an uppercut.
County Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
County Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod stalling the fight.
I was talking to Rhod's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as County Jr controls his hands.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
County Jr misses with some punches.
County Jr misses with some punches.
County Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
County Jr working aggressively here.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but County Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
County Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Rhod.
County Jr prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
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!
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rhod. #ROC#
County Jr is rocked!
Rhod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of County Jr backwards.
County Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhod finish him?
Rhod pushes County Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod lands a big right hand that drops County Jr ! The killer instinct kicks in and Rhod finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rhod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Carnage 41
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Wilson checks a low kick from Rhod.
Rhod ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Rhod tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhod's head but Rhod avoids it well.
Wilson with the ground and pound but Rhod regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rhod controlling the position for now.
Wilson misses with a head shot. Rhod uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.#T1##SUB#
Wilson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rhod manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilson has Rhod in his guard.#REVB#
Rhod sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rhod is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhod is aware though and is defending well.
Rhod looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Rhod pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhod wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilson 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.
Wilson 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.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Rhod from controlling successfully.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhod swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rhod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhod has wrist control.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Rhod's brow.
Rhod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Rhod blocks nicely.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Rhod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Rhod!#REVB#
Wilson wants to sweep here but Rhod controlling him for the moment.
Wilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhod is stalling in the full guard.
Rhod won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod scores with a nice head shot.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rhod throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Wilson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rhod.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhod can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Rhod clinches up against the cage.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Rhod.
Wilson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhod.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Rhod takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Rhod trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson sizes up Rhod with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
A shot to the body from Wilson misses #CL2#
and Rhod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Rhod is controlling the position.
Rhod prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
A short right from Rhod on the inside.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rudy Rhod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhod moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Rhod lands with a right hand.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhod cracks Wilson with an open hand slap.
Rhod thows a body kick. Wilson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#
Wilson is rocked!
That kick from Rhod tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhod lands an uppercut, right on the button! Wilson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Rhod!
A relieved looking Rudy Rhod thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Carnage 23
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Rhod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhod has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Rhod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rhod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Rhod.#CUT2#
It looks like Radoslav Petrov has been cut.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhod dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Rhod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhod finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head. #ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!
Rhod lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Petrov head around and knocks him out cold! Rhod hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Rhod!
During a confident post fight interview, Rudy Rhod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Radoslav Petrov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my fans for the support. We are going to come back better than today.'.
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Event:
Carnage 21
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Rhod swinging wildly here.
King Of Fists thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod slips under a jab.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King Of Fists .
King Of Fists scores with a shot to the body.
King Of Fists slips under a jab from Rhod.
King Of Fists blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from King Of Fists .
King Of Fists slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Of Fists avoids the body shot from Rhod.
King Of Fists avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and King Of Fists counters with a stiff right hand.
King Of Fists throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King Of Fists avoids the body shot from Rhod.
King Of Fists appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Rhod throws a right hand that misses
and King Of Fists counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King Of Fists walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod misses with a hook to the body
and King Of Fists counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King Of Fists misses the shot to the body.
King Of Fists throws a one two combo.
Rhod cracks King Of Fists with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
King Of Fists swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King Of Fists misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King Of Fists throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhod.
King Of Fists lands with a hook. Rhod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Rhod misses with a right hand
and King Of Fists counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod closes the distance but King Of Fists moves to the side
and King Of Fists counters with a nice body shot.
Rhod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King Of Fists uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King Of Fists rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King Of Fists avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King Of Fists walks into a straight right hand from Rhod.
King Of Fists scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Rhod throws a hook to the side of King Of Fists 's head but King Of Fists sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King Of Fists blocks a jab.
King Of Fists lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhod swings away with a body shot that misses
and King Of Fists cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King Of Fists moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhod punishes King Of Fists 's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod connects with a right hand. King Of Fists shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King Of Fists scores with a nice head shot.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A swing and a miss from King Of Fists .
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King Of Fists sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King Of Fists misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King Of Fists avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
King Of Fists throws a right hand that Rhod ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhod also avoids with ease.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but King Of Fists uses good head movement to avoid it.
King Of Fists is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. King Of Fists moves away and avoids it.
King Of Fists keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhod is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by King Of Fists there.
King Of Fists scores with a decent looking hook.
King Of Fists slips under a jab.
King Of Fists is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoh King Of Fists 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#
Rhod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod tries to clinch up but King Of Fists circles away and keeps his distance.
King Of Fists swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rhod in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King Of Fists counters with a stiff right hand.
Raoh King Of Fists is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for King Of Fists . That snapped Rhod's head back.
Rhod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King Of Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
King Of Fists throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King Of Fists missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King Of Fists has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Of Fists uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but King Of Fists moved out of range.
King Of Fists walks into a stiff left hand from Rhod.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but King Of Fists moved out of range.
King Of Fists is looking to counter punch.
King Of Fists lands with a right hand. #T1#
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King Of Fists was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
King Of Fists seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
King Of Fists thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King Of Fists sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King Of Fists scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod misses with a right hand
and King Of Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
King Of Fists throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Rhod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod throws a hook but King Of Fists blocks it.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but King Of Fists is out of range. #T2#
King Of Fists moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
King Of Fists slips under a jab from Rhod.
King Of Fists jabs at Rhod's body.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but King Of Fists uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod slips a jab from King Of Fists .
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King Of Fists ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King Of Fists seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod cracks King Of Fists with an open hand slap.
King Of Fists swinging wildly here.
#T3#
King Of Fists ducks right into an uppercut from Rhod.
King Of Fists ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Decent striking displayed by King Of Fists there.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but King Of Fists is just out of range.
King Of Fists is looking to counter punch.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from King Of Fists .
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod misses with a hook to the body
and King Of Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King Of Fists was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.#CL2#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged King Of Fists in a clinch.
#BC#
King Of Fists 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King Of Fists looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.#T4#
King Of Fists slips under a jab.
King Of Fists lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King Of Fists .
King Of Fists closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod misses with a right hand
and King Of Fists counters with a two punch combo.
Rhod walks into a left hand.
King Of Fists keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rhod moves forwards but King Of Fists connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King Of Fists moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. King Of Fists moves away and avoids it.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but King Of Fists is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King Of Fists .
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on King Of Fists 's shoulder, as King Of Fists tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like King Of Fists wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoh King Of Fists dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod moves out of range as King Of Fists strikes.
King Of Fists throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
King Of Fists throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - King Of Fists throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King Of Fists uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
King Of Fists is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhod can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Rhod.
Rhod's jab looks to have found its range, popping King Of Fists under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from King Of Fists .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but King Of Fists slips the punch.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King Of Fists throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Rhod misses with a jab to the body
letting King Of Fists counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rhod throws a lazy uppercut
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhod throws a hook but King Of Fists avoids it easily.
King Of Fists blocks a jab.
King Of Fists throwing a counter right hand but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod misses with a right hand
and King Of Fists counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod looks to land a right hand but King Of Fists moved out of range.
King Of Fists uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
King Of Fists swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
King Of Fists ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
King Of Fists uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
King Of Fists throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod slips a jab from King Of Fists .
King Of Fists clobbers Rhod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
King Of Fists avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by King Of Fists .
King Of Fists scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod lands a glancing blow to the side of King Of Fists 's head.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod throws a jab when King Of Fists was well out of range.
King Of Fists connects with a looping right hand.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod misses with a hook. King Of Fists ducked under it nicely.
King Of Fists steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Rhod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King Of Fists misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.#T3#
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but King Of Fists slips the punch.
Rhod misses the jab.
King Of Fists throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
King Of Fists waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhod! But no joy.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King Of Fists connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Rhod misses
and King Of Fists counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King Of Fists throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King Of Fists 's head backwards.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but King Of Fists sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged King Of Fists in a clinch.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##BC2#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from King Of Fists does no damage.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King Of Fists slips under a jab from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a jab to the body
and King Of Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod loads up on a big right hand but King Of Fists slips the punch.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
letting King Of Fists counter with a right hand.
Rhod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King Of Fists to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhod slips under a jab from King Of Fists .
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King Of Fists throws a right hand that misses
and Rhod counters with a right hand to the body.
Raoh King Of Fists is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Raoh King Of Fists .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King Of Fists , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoh King Of Fists !
Raoh King Of Fists took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Carnage 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Rhod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rhod.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhod, as that shot connected.
Rhod scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Gele tries to keep at a distance but Rhod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rhod is leaning against Gele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod lands a head shot.
Rhod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Moustache Lounge in the buildup to the fight.
Gele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gele tries to move into range but Rhod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Gele is rocked!
Rhod digs a good body shot into Gele's ribs.#T1#
Rhod cracks Gele with a good jab.
Gele is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhod finish him?
Rhod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gele under the eye.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Gele's ribs.
Gele seems to have recovered his senses.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gele on the side of the head.
Rhod lands with a hook. Gele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rhod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gele gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rhod gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Rhod!
A victorious Rudy Rhod thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Carnage 16
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rhod lands with a right hand.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clarke's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Rhod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clarke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhod seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Clarke.
Rhod throwing a counter right hand but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clarke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Michael Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Clarke.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Rhod blocks a head kick by Clarke.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod scores with a jab to the head.
Clarke moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Clarke misses with a head kick.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clarke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Clarke is rocked!#T1#
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clarke doesn't seem phased though.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhod finish him?
Rhod lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Clarke - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rhod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Rhod!
A victorious Rudy Rhod thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Carnage Thirteen
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
King Of Fists lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on King Of Fists 's shoulder, as King Of Fists tries to avoid the shot.
King Of Fists takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King Of Fists keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King Of Fists misses with an uppercut.
King Of Fists gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook to the body
and King Of Fists counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod lands a really nice looking cross but King Of Fists seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod misses with a lunging right hand
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King Of Fists lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rhod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King Of Fists throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.
King Of Fists misses with a low kick.
King Of Fists takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
King Of Fists jabs Rhod right on the nose. Rhod blinks but takes it well.
Rhod misses with a body punch
and King Of Fists counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice cross by King Of Fists .
King Of Fists ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod thuds a left hand into King Of Fists 's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhod, as that shot connected.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod lands a head shot.
Rhod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King Of Fists looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
King Of Fists has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King Of Fists defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
King Of Fists throws a right and a left that Rhod avoids nicely.
King Of Fists swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhod.#T2#
Rhod swings for the body but King Of Fists moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
King Of Fists circles away from the clinch attempt
and King Of Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod lands with a good body shot.
King Of Fists gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rhod scores with a shot to the body.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but King Of Fists is just out of range.
Rhod throws a right hand that misses
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from King Of Fists . Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King Of Fists looks to land a combination but Rhod avoids it well. #T3#
Rhod closes the distance looking to clinch
and King Of Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhod throws a hook but King Of Fists blocks it.
King Of Fists moves out of range of the strikes.
King Of Fists throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhod avoids the body shot from King Of Fists .
King Of Fists slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from King Of Fists .
Rhod cracks King Of Fists with a good jab.
King Of Fists scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Rhod connects with a jab.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
enabling King Of Fists to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King Of Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
King Of Fists swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King Of Fists on the side of the head.
Rhod misses the jab.
King Of Fists ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
King Of Fists takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by King Of Fists .
King Of Fists moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raoh King Of Fists will probably get the nod.
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#
King Of Fists punishes Rhod's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod thuds a left hand into King Of Fists 's body.
King Of Fists moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King Of Fists throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King Of Fists scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhod should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by King Of Fists . Beautiful body shot.
Rhod lands a jab.
King Of Fists swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King Of Fists ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.#T1#
King Of Fists tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from King Of Fists .
King Of Fists displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from King Of Fists .
Rhod with a hook.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but King Of Fists is out of range.
Rhod misses with an uppercut
and King Of Fists counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King Of Fists connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King Of Fists ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
King Of Fists takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhod connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King Of Fists throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Rhod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Rhod slips a straight right by King Of Fists .
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhod misses with a hook to the body
and King Of Fists counters with a left and a right that stings Rhod.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King Of Fists .
Rhod throws a poor cross that misses
and King Of Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod takes one to the chin there.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
and King Of Fists counters with a series of strikes. Rhod will be more careful next time no doubt.
King Of Fists ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
King Of Fists stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. King Of Fists saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by King Of Fists .
Rhod takes a swing at King Of Fists 's ribcage but misses.
Rhod scores with a crisp jab that stopped King Of Fists in his tracks. #T3#
King Of Fists swinging wildly here.
Rhod throws a hook but King Of Fists blocks it.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King Of Fists .
Rhod swinging wildly here.
King Of Fists throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King Of Fists rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King Of Fists fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
King Of Fists moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhod 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.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. King Of Fists saw that one coming.
Rhod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
King Of Fists lands a jab.
King Of Fists slips a jab from Rhod.
King Of Fists swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King Of Fists scores with a punch to the head.
Rhod avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhod misses with an uppercut
and King Of Fists counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King Of Fists misses with a wild combination.
Rhod misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoh King Of Fists showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rhod throws a hook but King Of Fists avoids it easily.
King Of Fists ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King Of Fists scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rhod might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
King Of Fists feints a counter leg kick.
King Of Fists works the jab nicely.#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Rhod lands a right hand. #BC2#
King Of Fists breaks the clinch.
Rhod throws a series of strikes that have King Of Fists backpedaling.
King Of Fists dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Rhod misses with a double jab
enabling King Of Fists to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhod misses with a hook. King Of Fists ducked under it nicely.
King Of Fists throws out a counter right but Rhod avoids it with no problem.#T1#
King Of Fists keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King Of Fists .
Rhod dips to his left and cracks King Of Fists with an uppercut!
King Of Fists throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
King Of Fists lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King Of Fists takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as King Of Fists lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhod doesn't seem phased though.
King Of Fists ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
King Of Fists on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rhod walks into a left hand.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
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!
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod throws a right hand that misses
and King Of Fists counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King Of Fists connects with a looping right hand.
King Of Fists bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod swings for the body but King Of Fists moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from King Of Fists on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from King Of Fists does no damage.
The fighters circling - King Of Fists throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
King Of Fists avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raoh King Of Fists seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King Of Fists connects with a jab.
King Of Fists misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhod misses the target.#T3#
King Of Fists fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King Of Fists slips a straight right by Rhod.
Despite the aggression on King Of Fists 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King Of Fists throws a right hand that Rhod ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhod also avoids with ease.
King Of Fists swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from King Of Fists .
King Of Fists throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
King Of Fists throws a right hand that misses
and Rhod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod misses with a looping right.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King Of Fists swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
King Of Fists slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Rhod.
King Of Fists fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rhod swings away with a body shot that misses
and King Of Fists counters with a series of strikes. Rhod will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King Of Fists scores with a punch to the head.
King Of Fists throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Rhod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King Of Fists .
King Of Fists takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - King Of Fists throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King Of Fists tries a head kick but it misses.
Raoh King Of Fists is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the body from Rhod misses
enabling King Of Fists to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoh King Of Fists comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King Of Fists winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoh King Of Fists !
Raoh King Of Fists took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Fists for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Rhod leaves Stenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Rhod slips under a jab.
Stenson checks a leg kick.
Stenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Stenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhod lunges at Stenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stenson's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Rhod. No joy for Stenson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Rhod manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Stenson is trying to pull guard but Rhod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stenson tries to pull guard but Rhod holds him up against the cage and eventually Stenson drops back down to his feet.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rhod's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Stenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axel Stenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body. Stenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenson fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Rhod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stenson with a poor takedown
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
Rhod looks for the body kick but Stenson saw that one coming.
Stenson throws a combination that misses
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Stenson tries for a takedown but Rhod circles away easily
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
Rhod scores with a jab. Stenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rhod counters with a left to the body.
Stenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stenson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhod tries to avoid it but Stenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhod to the ground. Rhod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stenson is breathing heavily.
Rhod moves in looking to clinch but Stenson pushes him off.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod cracks Stenson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Stenson's head back.
#ROC2#
Stenson is rocked!
Stenson misses with a combination
and Rhod counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Stenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhod cracks Stenson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stenson falls backwards against the cage. Rhod follows up with more strikes that drop Stenson to his knees. Rhod keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stenson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dj Rudy Rhod!
A very excited looking Dj Rudy Rhod 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bushman tries to clinch up#TD#
and Xolo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bushman's guard.
Xolo advances to half guard.
Bushman pushes Xolo off looking to stand but Xolo dives back in and keeps control.
Bushman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Xolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xolo is taking a breather. Bushman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushman tries to get to full guard but Xolo has control of the leg.
Bushman trying to control here.
#T1#
Xolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bushman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Xolo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bushman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Xolo has cracked it and Bushman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Xolo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axe Xolo!
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