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Event:
LH3: Strife vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
Farkenheil misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rodrigues counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Farkenheil has the dominant position.
Farkenheil taking a breather.
Farkenheil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Farkenheil stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues tries to score a body lock takedown but Farkenheil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodrigues lands a body punch.
Farkenheil is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sig Farkenheil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Farkenheil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodrigues smiles and moves away.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Farkenheil swivels and escapes.
Farkenheil with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Farkenheil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Farkenheil tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Rodrigues is pulling down on Farkenheil's head. It's preventing any offense from Farkenheil, at least for the moment.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Farkenheil from controlling successfully. #T2#
Farkenheil looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Rodrigues has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Farkenheil has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rodrigues is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rodrigues gets control of Farkenheil's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodrigues will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Rodrigues is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Rodrigues throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farkenheil's elbow.
Farkenheil tries to circle away but Rodrigues has him pinned against the cage.
Rodrigues's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodrigues's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Farkenheil tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks with his arms.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Farkenheil manages to get underhooks.
Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farkenheil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Farkenheil avoiding damage as Rodrigues throws knees to the body.
Rodrigues changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farkenheil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Farkenheil off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Farkenheil.#T4##CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rodrigues jumps into guard, dragging Farkenheil to the mat.
Rodrigues is trying to keep Farkenheil in close.
#ES2#
Rodrigues has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Farkenheil is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.
Farkenheil misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farkenheil avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Rodrigues has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farkenheil uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farkenheil stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhefersson Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Farkenheil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farkenheil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farkenheil.
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Farkenheil sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Farkenheil.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farkenheil fails to land with a series of punches.
Farkenheil is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farkenheil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sig Farkenheil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.#T1#
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Farkenheil sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Farkenheil, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Farkenheil against the cage but Farkenheil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Farkenheil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
Farkenheil shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farkenheil tries to pull guard but Rodrigues holds him up against the cage and eventually Farkenheil drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodrigues avoiding damage.
Rodrigues keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farkenheil's efforts to push away.#T2#
Farkenheil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodrigues gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Farkenheil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Farkenheil has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Farkenheil pushes him back against the cage.
Farkenheil is trying to drag Rodrigues to the mat but Rodrigues just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farkenheil prevents it.
Farkenheil prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Rodrigues works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodrigues tries a body shot but Farkenheil blocks it.
Rodrigues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farkenheil tries to pull guard but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Farkenheil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Farkenheil dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sig Farkenheil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Farkenheil shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Farkenheil throws a quick counter head kick but Rodrigues was just out of range.
Farkenheil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farkenheil throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farkenheil 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 Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farkenheil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Farkenheil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Farkenheil throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.
Farkenheil is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues throws a fast counter high kick but Farkenheil manages to duck under it in time.
Farkenheil looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Farkenheil back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jhefersson Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Rodrigues goes for a double leg but Farkenheil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farkenheil continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Farkenheil breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - Farkenheil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farkenheil 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 Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farkenheil tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Farkenheil throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Farkenheil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sig Farkenheil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.
Farkenheil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Farkenheil misses with a wild combination.
Farkenheil looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
Farkenheil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Rodrigues rushes Farkenheil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to drag Farkenheil to the mat but Farkenheil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Rodrigues manages to pull guard.
Farkenheil is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.#SUB2#
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SU#
Farkenheil gets to his feet - Rodrigues follows without any prompting.
Farkenheil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Farkenheil.#CL#
Farkenheil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Farkenheil throws a head punch that misses. #T3##TD#
Farkenheil jumps guard and drags Rodrigues to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Farkenheil.
Rodrigues is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Farkenheil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigues on the ground.
Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Farkenheil is working an open guard so Rodrigues takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Farkenheil shows good takedown defense.
Sig Farkenheil is winning the standup battle so far.
Farkenheil shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Rodrigues clinches up with Farkenheil and pushes him back against the cage.
Farkenheil tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodrigues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farkenheil keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodrigues leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Farkenheil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farkenheil is pressed up against the cage. Rodrigues has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Farkenheil down to the mat. Farkenheil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farkenheil wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Sig Farkenheil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jhefersson Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farkenheil misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues wants to counter the offense by Farkenheil and move into the clinch position.
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 Sig Farkenheil.
I think Rodrigues 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhefersson Rodrigues!
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Event:
Lighthouse 1: Strife vs Hooper
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Reem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reem keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reem tries a body shot but Rodrigues blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Reem has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigues will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reem up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.#T1#
Reem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigues blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Rodrigues pulls guard effortlessly.
Reem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodrigues is proving hard to escape from.
Reem postures up.
#SUB#
Reem has gone for a leg lock! Rodrigues slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reem's guard.#REVB#
Rodrigues engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reem working a defensive guard but Rodrigues manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigues on the ground.#T2#
Rodrigues content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rodrigues's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Rodrigues thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SU2#
Rodrigues decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues fails with the takedown.
Reem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.
Reem throws a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
Rodrigues appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Reem misses with a hook.#T4#
Reem throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD#
Reem drops Rodrigues with a beautiful combination! Rodrigues stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reem is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Rodrigues is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jhefersson Rodrigues has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Reem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
Reem lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem throws a leg kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Rodrigues lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uber Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jhefersson Rodrigues's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reem throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Reem tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Reem.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense.
Uber Reem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reem looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reem swivels and escapes.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
Reem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigues is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Rodrigues with that takedown attempt.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reem throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodrigues counters with a series of strikes. Reem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reem tries to work over Rodrigues's front leg with a kick but Rodrigues checks it.
Rodrigues is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reem tries to work over Rodrigues's front leg with a kick but Rodrigues checks it.
We've been informed that Rodrigues has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the cage. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Reem misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Reem.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodrigues tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Rodrigues ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uber Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem tries to land a front kick but Rodrigues steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a nice 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!
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reem takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Reem looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Reem throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Reem avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Reem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by Reem, which made it look bad.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Reem is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodrigues's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
Reem leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reem misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the cage. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reem takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Nice jab there from Reem.
Uber Reem is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries 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!
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reem throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Reem misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uber Reem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jhefersson Rodrigues's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reem as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Rodrigues throws a counter combo.
Reem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown but Reem sprawls well.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhefersson Rodrigues.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Rodrigues forces Reem back against the cage and clinches.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues is trying to push Reem away but Reem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Rodrigues has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reem uses from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rodrigues has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reem 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 Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to control but Reem manages to take his back.
Uber Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Reem trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rodrigues doesn't escape.
Rodrigues is keeping busy.
Rodrigues is really stuck here.
#T3#
Reem struggling to keep hold of the position.
Reem keeps control of the position as Rodrigues tries to break free.
Rodrigues rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigues wants to control but Reem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodrigues works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reem wants to stand but Rodrigues has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reem is fighting to break Rodrigues's control of his arms but Rodrigues is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reem defends well.
Reem trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues tries to strike from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reem tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jhefersson Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Reem.
Rodrigues falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uber Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reem, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uber Reem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rodrigues clinches up with Reem and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigues is stalling here.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reem walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reem misses with a hook
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick by Reem misses
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Reem falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues goes for a takedown attempt but Reem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodrigues misses with a leg kick.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reem sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.#CL2#
Reem instigates a clinch.
Reem missing with knees to the body.
#T1##TD#
Rodrigues ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodrigues no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reem is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigues has Reem pulled in close to control his posture. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rodrigues manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Reem tries to land a body kick
and Rodrigues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodrigues looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodrigues throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reem misses with a left hand #CL#
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Rodrigues jumps guard but Reem stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhefersson Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues is stalling here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Reem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodrigues drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigues really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem lands a right hand. #T3#
Rodrigues wants to get back to striking at distance but Reem won't allow it.
#TD#
Rodrigues jumps into guard, dragging Reem to the mat.
#ES#
Rodrigues has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reem off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Reem is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
#CL#
Rodrigues gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Reem.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Reem wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Rodrigues takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reem as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodrigues changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Reem tries a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
Reem misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rodrigues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reem, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Reem.
Reem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigues blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Reem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhefersson Rodrigues dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Rodrigues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reem, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Reem. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rodrigues decides to pull guard.
Reem tries to stand but Rodrigues is controlling from the bottom.
Reem working some strikes from top position.
Reem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues wants to sweep here but Reem controlling him for the moment.
Reem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Rodrigues is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Reem pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigues is pulling down on Reem's head. It's preventing any offense from Reem, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigues as Reem tries to tie him up.
Rodrigues trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodrigues into the cage.
Rodrigues just leaning against Reem, taking a breather.
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Reem manages to get underhooks.
Reem working aggressively here.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Reem.
Rodrigues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
Reem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.
Rodrigues looking to slow down the pace here.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigues avoids it.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem misses with a knee to the head.
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Reem is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhefersson Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodrigues blocks it with crossed arms.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues. #BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Reem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
It looked like Rodrigues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues shoots in but Reem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uber Reem 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reem.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem thows a leg kick but Rodrigues checks it
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues scores with a three punch combo!
A low kick from Reem is predictable there
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Jhefersson Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reem defends it nicely.
Rodrigues sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodrigues avoids it this time.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Rodrigues blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Rodrigues has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigues pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reem throws an elbow that misses.
Rodrigues lands an uppercut.#TD#
Rodrigues manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Reem being controlled here momentarily.
Rodrigues will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reem won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
Reem looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Reem working a defensive guard but Rodrigues passes into half guard.
#T3#
Rodrigues perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reem is refusing to be controlled, as Rodrigues sits in half guard.
Reem is trying to stand up here but Rodrigues is controlling him well.
Reem tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rodrigues has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rodrigues throwing strikes here but Reem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues prevents Reem from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhefersson Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodrigues 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhefersson Rodrigues!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodrigues looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Rodrigues decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Henshaw tries for a takedown but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in and gets a takedown into Henshaw's guard.
Henshaw trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henshaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodrigues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigues's guard. #REVR#
Henshaw wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henshaw preventing the sweep.
Henshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Henshaw trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Henshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henshaw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodrigues looking to control.
Henshaw advances to half guard.
Henshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodrigues knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Henshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Henshaw eventually gives up the hold.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henshaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henshaw is working away from the top position though.
Henshaw trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Henshaw frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henshaw tries to control but Rodrigues wriggling away. #SUB#
Henshaw has control of Rodrigues's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rodrigues regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rodrigues is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues is squirming around, avoiding Henshaw's attempts to control the action. #T4##SUB#
Rodrigues defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Henshaw.
Henshaw fails to advance to Rodrigues's back.
Henshaw throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Henshaw fails to take his opponent's back.
Rodrigues is squirming around, avoiding Henshaw's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henshaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigues is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Henshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Henshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Henshaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rodrigues counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodrigues softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henshaw is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Rodrigues pulls Henshaw into guard.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Henshaw from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henshaw looking to pass the guard.
Henshaw stands and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Rodrigues has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues tries to control but Henshaw manages to take his back.
Henshaw tries to get the hooks in deep but Rodrigues pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Henshaw sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rodrigues taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hank Henshaw!
Our winner, Hank Henshaw, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Griffin misses.
Rodrigues tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Griffin connects with a single shot there.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhefersson Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rodrigues has closed the distance and engaged Griffin in a clinch.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin is trying to push Rodrigues away but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Griffin working aggressively here.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigues.
A body shot lands from Griffin.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigues really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
Griffin with a nice cross.#CL#
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Rodrigues avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Griffin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Rodrigues pulls guard.
Rodrigues looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodrigues has control of Griffin's left arm, preventing Griffin from doing any damage.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodrigues striking off his back but it's not causing Griffin any problems.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigues's brow.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow 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!
Rodrigues looking to control.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griffin pulls Rodrigues in close to prevent any damage.
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigues passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigues trying to control from half guard but Griffin is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Griffin 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#
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues misses with a leg kick
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodrigues's guard.#ES#
Rodrigues uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffin cracks Rodrigues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
Brian Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhefersson Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin misses with a body punch
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodrigues working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin cracks Rodrigues with a solid left hand.
Jhefersson Rodrigues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.#T2#
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffin distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Rodrigues is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Rodrigues is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin distracts Rodrigues with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin gets to his feet and stands over Rodrigues, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rodrigues felt that one! Griffin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rodrigues from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Griffin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Alis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
#TD#
Rodrigues darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alis's head.
Alis trying to hold on to Rodrigues's head to control him but Rodrigues postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alis manages to get to full guard.
Alis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alis, not yet. #T1#
Alis looking to control.
Alis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alis, not yet.
Alis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alis is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Rodrigues is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alis is trying to control the position but Rodrigues postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alis is trying to defend but Rodrigues finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alis is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rodrigues seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alis trying to hold on to Rodrigues's head to control him but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues wants to free his trapped foot but Alis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alis controlling the position well.
Alis trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Alis wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
Rodrigues content to control rather than advance.
Alis wants to get back to full guard.
Alis manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Alis has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rodrigues manages to get his head free but now Alis has transitioned to an armbar! Rodrigues grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Alis! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bore Alis!
A victorious Bore Alis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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