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Event:
C4 - XVIII - Mountain vs Dukat
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Oppenheimer throws a body punch but Maeda moves out of range.
Oppenheimer cracks Maeda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Maeda dives in and scores a takedown into Oppenheimer's guard.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Oppenheimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maeda controls the pace.
Oppenheimer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maeda postures up in Oppenheimer's guard and throws a big left but Oppenheimer blocks it.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oppenheimer's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda postures up in Oppenheimer's guard and throws a big left but Oppenheimer blocks it.
Maeda is working Oppenheimer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oppenheimer is keeping the position for now.
Maeda scoring with some ground and pound.
Maeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oppenheimer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Maeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oppenheimer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oppenheimer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oppenheimer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oppenheimer has Maeda pulled in close to control his posture.
Maeda cracks Oppenheimer with a solid left hand.#T3#
Maeda works over Oppenheimer with some ground and pound from guard.
Oppenheimer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maeda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to Oppenheimer's brow. #ROC#Oppenheimer is rocked!
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oppenheimer is still in real trouble! Can Maeda finish him?
Maeda loads up on a big left hand. Oppenheimer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Maeda looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Oppenheimer can't hide his disappointment, as Maeda celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Maeda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Akira Maeda thanked 160Q Energy for $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
C4 XV - Corleone vs. Atunes
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Oppenheimer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Joakim Broden has been cut.
Oppenheimer throws a right hand that Broden ducks under and follows up with a left that Broden also avoids with ease.
Oppenheimer 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.
Broden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oppenheimer.#CL2#
Broden moves into range and clinches up with Oppenheimer.
Broden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oppenheimer tries to break the clinch but Broden is controlling the position.
Broden gets underhooks to prevent Oppenheimer's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Broden.
Knees to the body from Broden.
Broden lands an elbow inside that Oppenheimer shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Oppenheimer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Broden.
#KD2#
Broden drops Oppenheimer with a big knee straight up the middle! Oppenheimer is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Oppenheimer is rocked!
Oppenheimer leaves his chin hanging out and Broden seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Oppenheimer crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joakim Broden!
Post fight, Joakim Broden took to the microphone: 'My team and I appreciate Collision Course giving us the opportunity to fight in front of everyone. I'm looking forward to getting better with each camp and putting on a show for everyone.'. |
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Event:
C4 XII - Evans vs. Lightning
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
TheBuilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheBuilder takes a swing at Oppenheimer's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from TheBuilder finds it's target.
Oppenheimer looks to throw the jab but TheBuilder is out of range.
TheBuilder lands a really nice looking cross but Oppenheimer seems unphased.
#KD#
TheBuilder lands a left and a right that send Oppenheimer crashing to the mat, dazed. TheBuilder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Oppenheimer is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Robert Oppenheimer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oppenheimer tries to get into range but TheBuilder steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Oppenheimer! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! TheBuilder scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob TheBuilder! |
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Event:
C4 - The Seventh
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppenheimer misses with the combination.
Smirnoff misses the shot to the body.
Oppenheimer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oppenheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnoff.
Oppenheimer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Smirnoff misses the target.
Smirnoff scores with a shot to the body.
Smirnoff throws a jab when Oppenheimer was well out of range.
Smirnoff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oppenheimer in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Oppenheimer has been cut.
Oppenheimer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smirnoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Smirnoff walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oppenheimer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smirnoff swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oppenheimer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Smirnoff!
In his post fight interview, Vladimir Smirnoff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C4 - The Fourth
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrustic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oppenheimer lands a really nice looking cross but Hrustic seems unphased.
Oppenheimer keeps the fight on the outside.
Hrustic misses with the combination.
Oppenheimer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Hrustic does no damage.
Oppenheimer scores with a one two! Hrustic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Adin Hrustic has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hrustic.
Oppenheimer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oppenheimer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrustic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oppenheimer connects with a body shot.
Oppenheimer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hrustic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Oppenheimer.
Hrustic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hrustic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppenheimer circles away.
Oppenheimer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Hrustic takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Hrustic is trying to break free.
Oppenheimer keeps control of Hrustic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oppenheimer working hard to break the clinch.
Oppenheimer tries to break free but Hrustic pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Oppenheimer manages to break the clinch.
Hrustic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oppenheimer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hrustic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hrustic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oppenheimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Oppenheimer misses.
Oppenheimer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hrustic's head.
Oppenheimer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hrustic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hrustic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Hrustic moves to clinch but Oppenheimer breaks away
and Oppenheimer counters with a series of strikes. Hrustic will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Hrustic moves in looking to clinch but Oppenheimer pushes him off.
Hrustic tries to clinch there but Oppenheimer circles away.
Oppenheimer misses with a body shot.
Hrustic scores with a punch to the head.
Hrustic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Oppenheimer lands.
Oppenheimer lands a jab to the nose.
Oppenheimer throws a series of punches but Hrustic avoids them all with ease.
Hrustic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hrustic misses with a series of wild punches.
Hrustic fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppenheimer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adin Hrustic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hrustic forces Oppenheimer back against the cage and clinches.
Hrustic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oppenheimer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hrustic has double underhooks. #T3#
Oppenheimer working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Hrustic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oppenheimer throws a body punch but Hrustic moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hrustic throws a nice looking combination but Oppenheimer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Hrustic backs off Oppenheimer throws a huge counter combo but Hrustic manages to avoid it all.
Oppenheimer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oppenheimer fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppenheimer throws a right and a left that Hrustic avoids nicely.
Oppenheimer throws a shot to the body.
Hrustic misses with a right hand
and Oppenheimer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oppenheimer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hrustic at a distance.
Oppenheimer scores with a jab to the body.
Oppenheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hrustic's sensitive parts.
Hrustic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppenheimer circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppenheimer scores with a jab. Hrustic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Hrustic does it's job there.
Hrustic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oppenheimer.
Hrustic tries to clinch up but Oppenheimer circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Hrustic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hrustic tries to clinch but Oppenheimer is having none of it.
Oppenheimer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hrustic rather than just go for the knockout.
Hrustic wants to clinch.
Oppenheimer scores with a nice head shot.
Hrustic throws a series of punches but Oppenheimer moves out of range.
Oppenheimer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oppenheimer lands a lovely overhand right.
Oppenheimer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oppenheimer scores with a push kick.
Oppenheimer throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hrustic is looking to clinch but Oppenheimer is avoiding it.
Hrustic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppenheimer circles away.
Hrustic misses with a hook. Oppenheimer ducked under it nicely.
Hrustic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oppenheimer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Oppenheimer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adin Hrustic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Hrustic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hrustic misses with a punch on the inside.
Hrustic lands an uppercut.
Oppenheimer working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hrustic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hrustic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Oppenheimer manages to break the clinch.
Adin Hrustic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppenheimer jabs Hrustic right on the nose. Hrustic blinks but takes it well.
Hrustic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hrustic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppenheimer circles away.
Hrustic wants to clinch but Oppenheimer slips to the side
and Hrustic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hrustic wants to clinch.
Hrustic tries to clinch up but Oppenheimer circles away and keeps his distance.
Oppenheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Hrustic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Oppenheimer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Hrustic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hrustic tries to clinch up but Oppenheimer circles away and keeps his distance.
Oppenheimer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hrustic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oppenheimer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Hrustic.
Oppenheimer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Oppenheimer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oppenheimer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oppenheimer slips a jab and a cross from Hrustic.
Hrustic misses with a series of wild punches.
Oppenheimer connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Hrustic moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Oppenheimer breaks from the clinch.
Hrustic tries to clinch but Oppenheimer moves away
and Oppenheimer counters with a three punch combo that has Hrustic backing up. Hrustic nods at Oppenheimer to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Oppenheimer scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Hrustic misses. #KD2#
Oppenheimer lands a big head kick that sends Hrustic tumbling to the mat! Oppenheimer takes a step backwards and waves Hrustic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hrustic is rocked!
Oppenheimer throws a powerful right kick. Hrustic tried to block low but the kick was high! Hrustic was taken right off of his feet! Oppenheimer jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert Oppenheimer! |
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Event:
C4 - The Second
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Oppenheimer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oppenheimer off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Oppenheimer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oppenheimer sprawls well. Oppenheimer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oppenheimer, pushing him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. 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.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Oppenheimer gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Rodriguez sneaks out the side door and pushes Oppenheimer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Rodriguez throws a low kick, looking for Oppenheimer's leg but Oppenheimer calmly moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oppenheimer.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oppenheimer pinned against the cage. Oppenheimer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oppenheimer dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Oppenheimer backs off Rodriguez throws a huge counter combo but Oppenheimer manages to avoid it all.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries a quick counter leg kick but Oppenheimer is wise to it.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Oppenheimer sprawls well.
Oppenheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Oppenheimer shows good takedown defense.
Oppenheimer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oppenheimer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer is looking for a counter combo.
Oppenheimer leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Oppenheimer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oppenheimer counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up.#T3##CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Oppenheimer up against the cage.
Oppenheimer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oppenheimer is defending well.
Oppenheimer has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez just leaning against Oppenheimer, taking a breather.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Oppenheimer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oppenheimer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oppenheimer moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Oppenheimer clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Oppenheimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Oppenheimer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Oppenheimer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Oppenheimer shakes him off and moves away.
Oppenheimer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Oppenheimer ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oppenheimer.
No luck for Oppenheimer with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oppenheimer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Oppenheimer shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Robert Oppenheimer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by clinching up.
Oppenheimer jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oppenheimer can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
A short right from Rodriguez.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Oppenheimer manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Rodriguez pulls guard successfully.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Oppenheimer is fighting to break Rodriguez's control of his arms but Rodriguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Oppenheimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oppenheimer throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oppenheimer's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!#REVB#
Oppenheimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez passes into half guard. #SU2#
Rodriguez stands up out of the half guard.
Oppenheimer wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez. #TD#
Oppenheimer drags the fight down to the ground.
Santiago Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Rodriguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oppenheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Oppenheimer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez.#T3##CL2#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Oppenheimer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oppenheimer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Rodriguez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oppenheimer uses from the top position.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oppenheimer trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Oppenheimer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.#T4#
Oppenheimer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oppenheimer has passed into half guard!
Oppenheimer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oppenheimer wants to stand but Rodriguez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Oppenheimer is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Oppenheimer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oppenheimer off to one side.
Robert Oppenheimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rodriguez forces Oppenheimer back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez has Oppenheimer pressed against the cage, preventing Oppenheimer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Oppenheimer from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oppenheimer is controlling him. #T1#
Oppenheimer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Oppenheimer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oppenheimer wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Oppenheimer's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oppenheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez leaves Oppenheimer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oppenheimer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Oppenheimer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rodriguez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oppenheimer to the mat. Oppenheimer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodriguez 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. #T3##SUB#
Oppenheimer looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Oppenheimer blocks nicely.
Oppenheimer keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oppenheimer looking to control.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Oppenheimer is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oppenheimer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Oppenheimer counters with a body kick.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Oppenheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oppenheimer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oppenheimer defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Oppenheimer tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oppenheimer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santiago Rodriguez.
I think Rodriguez 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Rodriguez! |
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