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Event:
SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodrigues has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws out a leg kick but Cruz moves out of range and Rodrigues only half commits.
Cruz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues. #T2#
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Cruz walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Cruz's leg but Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodrigues connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Cruz has been cut.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Rodrigues on the inside.
Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Rodrigues misses
and Cruz counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Cruz rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz 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.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Danny Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a good, hard body kick but Cruz shrugs it off. #T2#
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Cruz connects with a body shot.#CL#
Cruz pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigues or not.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cruz. #BC2#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
#T3#
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Rodrigues thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cruz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz'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.#R3#
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Cruz blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
#ROC#Rodrigues is rocked!
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
#KD#
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodrigues looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cruz finish him?
Rodrigues is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?#CL#
Cruz pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Cruz tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Cruz thuds his shin into the meat of Rodrigues's side.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Cruz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodrigues! Cruz lets Rodrigues back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rodrigues scores with a jab.#T3#
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
A low kick from Rodrigues is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Rodrigues misses. #KD#
Cruz sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cruz is motioning to the referee to let Rodrigues up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.#CL#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Rodrigues.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigues.
Cruz lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigues controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Rodrigues misses. #KD#
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cruz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rodrigues to stand back up!
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee. #T1#
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz is wise to it.
Cruz swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.#T2#
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.#T3#
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Cruz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz had his way with Jake Rodrigues in that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Cruz.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Rodrigues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigues wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruz tries to clinch up
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz lunges at Rodrigues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigues's hand.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Cruz tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range. #T4#
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cruz slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Cruz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cruz! Rodrigues is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Danny Cruz, 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: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Rodrigues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigues scores with a hook.
Hohenthal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues leaves Hohenthal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Hohenthal pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues lands with a nice combination. Hohenthal backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Hohenthal with that takedown attempt.
As Hohenthal backs off Rodrigues throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Hohenthal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Hohenthal's ribs.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hohenthal.
Jab from Rodrigues.#T2#
Hohenthal throws a big shot that misses.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodrigues has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hohenthal lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Rodrigues wants to slow Hohenthal down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Hohenthal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
As Hohenthal backs off Rodrigues throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
Rodrigues throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hohenthal shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.#T4#
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Hohenthal closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Hohenthal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigues on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
Rodrigues controlling Hohenthal's posture.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Rodrigues is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohenthal is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
#CL#
Hohenthal moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets through Hohenthal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hohenthal. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigues throws a big counter head kick but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot 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!
Hohenthal throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Nice shot lands for Hohenthal.
Rodrigues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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.#R3#
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Hohenthal.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a head kick!
Hohenthal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing. #T1#
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Hohenthal has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Hohenthal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hohenthal blocking some punches.
#TD#
Hohenthal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hohenthal has time to react.#T2#
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left. #T3#
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigues backing up. Rodrigues nods at Hohenthal to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hohenthal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Rodrigues stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hohenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues, which made it look bad.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohenthal 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.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that Hohenthal semi-blocks.
Hohenthal tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues works Hohenthal's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hohenthal tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hohenthal.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hohenthal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Rodrigues misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hohenthal. Hohenthal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hohenthal 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.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Rodrigues catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Rodrigues scores with a head kick. Hohenthal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Hohenthal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohenthal looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Rodrigues is looking to land body kicks.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Good work by Hohenthal as he checks the leg kick.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Hohenthal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.
Rodrigues lands a head kick. Hohenthal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
Hohenthal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Rodrigues with a hook.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hohenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body kick.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hohenthal.
#T3#
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hohenthal. #T4#
Hohenthal misses with a wild combination.
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.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Rodrigues.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodrigues 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
Jake Rodrigues is the new bantamweight champion! |
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SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Zemin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zemin darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin misses with a leg kick
and Rodrigues counters with a big head kick but Zemin shrugs it off.
Zemin closes the distance but Rodrigues moves to the side
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Zemin's head.
Rodrigues effectively controlling the action here.
Rodrigues can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigues as Zemin tries to tie him up.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Rodrigues has Zemin pushed against the cage.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
#CL2#
Zemin forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Zemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin throws a wild body kick that Rodrigues sees coming a mile off.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zemin.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
As Rodrigues backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Rodrigues tries to break free but Zemin pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zemin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodrigues.
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues taking a breather.
Zemin trying to stall but Rodrigues improves his position.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Zemin tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zemin darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zemin is able to avoid easily.
Rodrigues avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
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 Jake Rodrigues 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.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Zemin slips under a jab.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
As Rodrigues backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
Zemin wants to clinch.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Zemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues cracks Zemin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zemin 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Zemin clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zemin moves forwards but Rodrigues connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin scores with a punch to the head.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Zemin.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
As Zemin backs away, Rodrigues returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Zemin tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to work over Zemin's front leg with a kick but Zemin checks it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Zemin down. #CL2#
Zemin has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zemin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zemin slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Jab by Rodrigues.
Zemin moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues thumps Zemin with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Zemin counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zemin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Zemin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from Zemin.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Zemin avoids it.
Rodrigues moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZemin.
Zemin looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zemin's head.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.#T2#
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zemin.
Zemin checks a leg kick.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
Zemin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Rodrigues swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zemin counters with a two punch combo.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Zemin throws a body kick.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Zemin moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin looks to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Zemin misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zemin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zemin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Zemin's ribs.
Zemin staying out of range there.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.#CL2#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Zemin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zemin wants to break free but Rodrigues has control.
Zemin stalling.
Zemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
SMASH: Rocksaw vs Khan
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Granes moves out of range.
Granes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Granes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues is looking for the big counter here.
Granes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granes.
Granes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Granes is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Granes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granes connects with a solid leg kick.
Granes misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues flicks out a counter leg kick but Granes steps away.
Granes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Granes is just out of range.
Granes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Granes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodrigues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Granes misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Granes stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granes moves away.
Granes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Granes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granes tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Granes throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Granes ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Granes moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Good shot there by Rodrigues.#T2#
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Granes's body.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Granes down with leg kicks.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granes rather than just go for the knockout.
Granes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granes.
Rodrigues tries to counter with a clinch but Granes shakes him off and moves away.
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
and Granes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Granes avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Granes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Granes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granes circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Granes moves out of range easily.
Granes throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Granes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granes misses with a looping left.
Granes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granes's head.#CUT2#It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Granes right on the button. Granes goes down! Rodrigues follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rodrigues gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings misses with a hook to the body
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kings 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.
Kings blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Kings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kings lands a body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Kings lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kings tries a head kick but it misses.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Kings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kings shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Kings misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kings.
Rodrigues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
Kings scores with a kick to the body.
Kings tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues lands a nice looking body shot.
Kings misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kings 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!
Kings sizes up Rodrigues with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Kings lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kings moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues is looking to wear down Kings with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kings jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kings is out of range.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kings throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Kings tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues throws a big counter combination but Kings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kings.
Kings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
#T3#
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kings avoids it easily.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings.
Kings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kings walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kings was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch
and Kings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
A combination from Kings does no damage.
Kings defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues cracks Kings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kings tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Kings's knee but Kings avoids it well.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Kings.
Rodrigues lands with a hook. Kings tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
#T4#
Rodrigues punishes Kings's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues lands with a shot to the body.
Kings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodrigues is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kings's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings.
Rodrigues misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kings makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Kings misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Kings throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rodrigues connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.#T1#
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Kings saw that one coming.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Kings shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kings might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rodrigues has got the better of the exchanges.
Kings throws a chopping leg kick but Rodrigues manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Kings.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Kings tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Kings.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Kings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kings down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a series of strikes. Kings will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kings.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Kings off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings wants to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues pushes him away.
A big left from Kings misses.
Rodrigues misses the body punch
and Kings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kings's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kings misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Kings slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a three punch combo!
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Kings off the cage and back into range.
Kings takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kings wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Kings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Kings persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Kings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kings now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Kings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigues's half guard.
Rodrigues has one foot on Kings's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but Kings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kings is breathing heavily.
Kings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.#T4#
Kings throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Kings. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Kings's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kings scrambles back to his feet.
Kings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Kings.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kings throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Kings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues 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#
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kings misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Kings lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kings throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Rodrigues counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Kings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kings looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Kings slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Kings has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kings chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodrigues can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
Crunch! Rodrigues slams his shin into Kings's torso.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kings on the side of the head.#ROC#Kings is rocked!
Rodrigues scores with a jab. Kings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kings is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Kings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Kings ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Kings throws a lazy body kick
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rodrigues scores with a nice right hand.
Kings is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
#T3#
Kings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues tried to counter with a leg kick but Kings avoided it.
Kings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kings's leg. Kings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kings seems to have recovered his senses.
Kings shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kings.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Kings is predictable there
and Rodrigues counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kings takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kings is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Kings should have avoided that one. #T4#
Kings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kings. Kings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Rodrigues is looking for a counter combo.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a big counter combination but Kings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick that knocks Kings off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodrigues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kings throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kings throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodrigues 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kock scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Kock scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kock punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.#CL2#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodrigues with a body shot.
Kock defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.#T1#
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Kock throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodrigues lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigues thinking.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Kock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
#T3#
Kock misses with a body punch
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
A left lands for Kock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Rodrigues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
Kock digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Kock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.#T4#
Kock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Rodrigues shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kock eats them both and turns towards Rodrigues to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Kock is rocked!
Rodrigues sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock thinks about the counter body kick.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Kock.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
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 Jake Rodrigues 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.#R2#
Kock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Kock.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Kock's head back.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a good, hard body kick but Rodrigues shrugs it off.
Kock slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.#T1#
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Kock.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rodrigues cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Kock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues gets through Kock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Kock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kock tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock lands a body shot.
Kock misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kock.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodrigues motions for Kock to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Rodrigues backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kock checks it well.
A jab from Kock finds it's way through Rodrigues's defenses.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Kock avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Kock slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kock on the side of the head.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodrigues.
Kock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Kock's corner calls for a 1-2. Kock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Kock scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues motions for Kock to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kock. That did some damage!
Kock defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Kock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Kock tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodrigues's knee momentarily.#T1#
Kock lands with an overhand left.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A shot to the body from Rodrigues misses
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Kock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Kock tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rodrigues sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock works Rodrigues's body with a nice hook.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kock misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kock.
Kock lands with a right to the head.
Kock has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Kock pushes him off.
Kock misses with a double jab
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rodrigues counter with a right hand.
Kock scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodrigues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Kock misses
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Kock 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Kock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Kock avoids them all with ease.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kock 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Granes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granes doesn't seem bothered though.
Granes misses with the combination.
Rodrigues jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Granes works over Rodrigues's head and body with a nice combination.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Granes ducks under and follows up with a left that Granes also avoids with ease.
Granes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodrigues tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Granes is able to avoid easily.
Granes lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granes fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Granes counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodrigues thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Granes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Granes ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Granes backs away, Rodrigues returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Rodrigues catches Granes right on the button with a cross.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Granes.
Rodrigues thumps Granes with a low kick.#T1#
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Granes wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot that snaps Granes's head back.
Granes shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenwah Granes.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Granes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granes.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granes throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granes 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.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Granes counters with an outside leg kick.
Granes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Granes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Granes tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodrigues pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Granes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granes.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Granes slips the punch.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Granes.
Rodrigues needs to keep his hands up - Granes had a free shot at his head there.
Granes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Granes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodrigues looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Granes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rodrigues to see if he's OK.
Rodrigues is not content to let Granes control the position. #T3#
Granes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Granes working the ground and pound but Rodrigues is defending the strikes.
Granes working the strikes but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Granes.
Granes slips a nice elbow through Rodrigues's hands, connecting with Rodrigues's forehead.
Granes trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
Rodrigues on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodrigues tries to get out of the position.
Rodrigues controlling the position for now.#T4#
Granes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Granes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
Granes works his way into side control.
Granes is chipping away with strikes.
Granes misses with the ground and pound.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granes on the ground.
Granes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Granes with the ground and pound but Rodrigues regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Granes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keenwah Granes's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granes lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
Granes throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Granes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Granes ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Granes throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Granes.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Granes throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues. #T1#
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Granes off the cage and back into range.
Granes throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues lunges at Granes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granes's hand.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Granes counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granes's head.#ROC#Granes is rocked!
Rodrigues lands an uppercut, right on the button! Granes 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 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodrigues tried to score with a low kick but Hermann checks it.
Rodrigues ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a jab.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hermann is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues jabs Hermann right on the nose. Hermann blinks but takes it well.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Rodrigues lands a leg kick that knocks Hermann off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermann walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Hermann.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Hermann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Hermann is rocked!
Hermann throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Oh Hermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigues has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermann's sensitive parts.
Hermann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tests Hermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Hermann avoids the punch easily.
Hermann moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermann throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Hermann misses
and Rodrigues counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodrigues is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hermann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hermann dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
#T3#
Hermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Hermann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues with a jab.
Hermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a chopping leg kick but Hermann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hermann's hands.
Hermann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.#T4#
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook 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!
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Hermann counters with a nice body kick.
Hermann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hermann staying out of range there.
Hermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick from Hermann lands but Rodrigues takes it in his stride.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from Hermann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Hermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hermann blocks a jab.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
Hermann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hermann scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermann off the cage and back into range.
Hermann throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hermann doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigues connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hermann! He's out on his feet! Rodrigues rushes in and drops Hermann with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
DMMA 254 Roos vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Time jabs Rodrigues right on the nose. Rodrigues blinks but takes it well.
Rodrigues scores with the left hand. Time knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Time misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Time slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Time.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Rodrigues 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Time is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
Time throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Time's leg. Time is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Time swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Time scores with a body shot.
Rodrigues digs a good hook to Time's body.
Time throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.#T1#
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
Rodrigues lands a jab to the nose.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Time off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Time throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Time takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodrigues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Time throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Time. That's going to slow Rodrigues down.
A punch combination from Rodrigues misses.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
Time takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Time looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Time misses with a hook.
Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Time feints and then cracks Rodrigues's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodrigues down.
Jab from Time.
Rodrigues works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Time moves out of range.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Time is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Time is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Time misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp right that sends Time to the canvas! Rodrigues follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Bottles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Bottles is looking for the big counter here.
Bottles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Bottles throws a leg kick but Rodrigues sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottles thows a body kick. Rodrigues tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bottles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottles throws a body kick that misses.
Rodrigues motions for Bottles to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottles tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Bottles's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Bottles uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Bottles tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bottles is rocked!
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that drops Bottles like a sack of potatoes! Rodrigues dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
DMMA 236 Kersikov vs Fisher
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodrigues tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick as Greene jumps back.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
Greene lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene 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.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick #TD#
and Greene counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greene wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Greene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Greene pushes down on Rodrigues's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Greene 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. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
Greene controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greene controlling the pace.
Greene is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greene is really struggling to control Rodrigues but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Greene is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene.
#T3##SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Greene looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Greene wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Greene is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodrigues is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Greene dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
Greene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Greene counters with a single leg into guard. Rodrigues didn't expect that.
Greene slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Greene controls the position. #SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Greene trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues is not content to let Greene control the position.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Greene is working to tighten his grip on Rodrigues's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rodrigues has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Greene is really squeezing tight and eventually Rodrigues passes out! Greene breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Greene! |
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Event:
DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Reaper avoids it.
We've been told by Reaper's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Reaper.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reaper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodrigues 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.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Reaper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reaper lands a jab.
Reaper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodrigues misses with a shot to the body
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues lands a glancing blow to the side of Reaper's head.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reaper's sensitive parts.
Reaper throws a low kick, looking for Rodrigues's leg but Rodrigues calmly moves out of range.
Reaper misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reaper lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Rodrigues cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs.
Reaper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Reaper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Rodrigues scores with a jab. Reaper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Reaper lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reaper digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Reaper.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Reaper.
Reaper thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
Reaper is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reaper throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reaper checks it well.
A head kick by Reaper misses
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Reaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Reaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reaper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reaper misses with a hook.
Reaper throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reaper misses with a looping left.
Reaper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues throws a chopping leg kick but Reaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper 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.
Reaper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Reaper 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.
Rodrigues follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Reaper lands with a cross. #T1#
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reaper circles away quickly and effectively.
Reaper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Reaper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reaper might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Reaper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Reaper down with leg kicks.
Reaper digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Good leg kick by Reaper.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodrigues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reaper has him pressed against the cage.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues tries to circle away but Reaper has him pinned against the cage.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper taking a breather.#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Reaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reaper delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Reaper darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.#T3#
Reaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reaper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reaper's head.
Rodrigues keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
#T4#
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
Reaper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodrigues scores with a four punch combination!
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Reaper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reaper is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Reaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues 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#
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reaper counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Reaper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reaper connects with a crisp jab.
Reaper tries a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper misses with a body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Rodrigues works over Reaper's head and body with a nice combination.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Rodrigues walks into a stiff left hand from Reaper.
Reaper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.#CL#
Reaper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reaper.
Rodrigues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rodrigues tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigues trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodrigues into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigues.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.#T3#
Rodrigues punishes Reaper's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues swinging wildly here.
Rodrigues defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Reaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaper also avoids with ease.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Reaper avoids it with no problem.
Reaper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Reaper seems unphased.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.#T4#
Reaper tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues looks to land a combination. Reaper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Rodrigues takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Reaper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Reaper swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Rodrigues finds it's target.
Reaper scores with a jab.
Reaper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodrigues 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Quake counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Quake sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Quake is motioning to the referee to let Rodrigues up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Rodrigues is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
Oh Rodrigues is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#Quake is rocked!
Quake just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues seems to have got his legs back now.
Quake is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
A big left from Quake misses.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Quake manages to avoid it.
Quake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quake seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Quake manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Quake shakes it off.
Quake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quake walks into a straight right hand from Rodrigues.
Quake slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Quake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Slobos MT & Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
Quake moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quake.
Quake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Quake 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.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quake.
Quake blocks a jab.
Quake looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
A jab from Quake misses.
A left lands for Quake.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Quake misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues looks to score with a combo but nothing 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quake.
Rodrigues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Quake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Quake saw that one coming.
Quake blocks a jab.
Quake connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rodrigues tries to move into range but Quake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Quake counters with a crisp right that sends Rodrigues to the canvas! Quake follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earth Quake!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Earth Quake made sure he mentioned Dirty Commie $50, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonshiro on the side of the head.
Rodrigues connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonshiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Gonshiro persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues cracks Gonshiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonshiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonshiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Gonshiro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uchima Gonshiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonshiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues tests Gonshiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonshiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonshiro doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Gonshiro is rocked!
Gonshiro circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rodrigues. Gonshiro falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rodrigues!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Doctore shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues works Doctore's body with a nice hook.
Doctore looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doctore.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Doctore's ribs.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Doctore on that attempt.
Rodrigues tries to counter with a clinch but Doctore shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oenomaus Doctore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doctore fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Rodrigues lands but Doctore takes it in his stride.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#Doctore is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
Rodrigues has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Doctore is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!#TD#
Doctore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Doctore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Doctore 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. Doctore eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doctore seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but Rodrigues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doctore to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Doctore is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Doctore 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. Doctore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Doctore seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doctore wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Doctore is controlling well.
Doctore stalling.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Doctore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Doctore has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rodrigues defend it? Doctore steps over the head and cranks it - Rodrigues is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Doctore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Bottles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottles is out of range.
Bottles's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues cracks Bottles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bottles's sensitive parts.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottles. That did some damage!
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottles.
Rodrigues walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bottles drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rodrigues swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bottles's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Objedkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Objedkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rodrigues is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Objedkov is controlling him well.
Objedkov working the head and body with strikes.
Rodrigues is working to avoid the ground and pound but Objedkov connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Objedkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodrigues knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.
Objedkov is staying tight to Rodrigues's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB#
Objedkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Objedkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Objedkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Objedkov taking a breather here. #SUB#
Objedkov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rodrigues is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Objedkov!
Sergey Objedkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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