 |
QFC Tournament 154 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Holmstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
184 cm
25
211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Axel Holmstrom!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmstrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodrigo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodrigo.
Holmstrom pushes Rodrigo off looking to stand but Rodrigo dives back in and keeps control.
Rodrigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmstrom is looking to control Rodrigo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmstrom avoid being mounted?
Rodrigo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Holmstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo trying to pass the guard but Holmstrom defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo stands up from half guard.
Rodrigo slips a jab and a cross from Holmstrom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom darts in trying to clinch
and Rodrigo counters with a straight right hand.
Holmstrom closes the distance but Rodrigo moves to the side
and Rodrigo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodrigo is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo misses with a head shot. Holmstrom uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rodrigo stands up over Holmstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom is working an open guard so Rodrigo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmstrom looks to clinch
and Rodrigo moves into the clinch.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Rodrigo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigo as Holmstrom tries to tie him up.
Holmstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigo is blocking nicely.
Holmstrom misses with a knee strike.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Holmstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Rodrigo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holmstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigo is blocking nicely.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmstrom looks winded!
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigo tries to break the clinch but Holmstrom is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo is trying to break the clinch but Holmstrom is controlling him.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigo blocks with his arms.
Holmstrom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rodrigo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigo is blocking nicely.
Holmstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmstrom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmstrom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rodrigo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holmstrom enables Rodrigo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holmstrom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodrigo stopping the sweep attempt from Holmstrom.
Rodrigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigo stands up from Holmstrom's guard - Rodrigo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmstrom tries to clinch
and Rodrigo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holmstrom gets full guard.
Rodrigo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo won't allow Holmstrom to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodrigo postures up in Holmstrom's guard and throws a big left but Holmstrom blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holmstrom is breathing heavily.
Rodrigo advances position into side control!
Holmstrom is looking to reverse the position.
Rodrigo decides to stand back up. Rodrigo steps back and let's Holmstrom get back to his feet.
Rodrigo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holmstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigo landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo scoring with punches and elbows.
Rodrigo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Holmstrom to see if he's OK.
Holmstrom is not content to let Rodrigo control the position.
Holmstrom taking a bit of punishment here - Rodrigo scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo cracks Holmstrom with a big right hand but Holmstrom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holmstrom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rodrigo working the head with strikes.
Holmstrom takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodrigo wants to control but Holmstrom is keeping him busy.
Rodrigo working the ground and pound.
Rodrigo working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodrigo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Holmstrom to his feet.
Rodrigo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rodrigo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rodrigo has Holmstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigo has hold of one of Holmstrom's legs. Holmstrom is fighting the takedown attempt but Rodrigo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo postures up and lands a big shot to Holmstrom's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodrigo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodrigo stands and steps away. Holmstrom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Axel Holmstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodrigo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holmstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigo stands up over Holmstrom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigo landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodrigo working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rodrigo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmstrom tries to clinch
and Rodrigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axel Holmstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmstrom has managed to clinch.
Rodrigo tries to pull guard but Holmstrom won't allow it.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodrigo avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holmstrom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holmstrom missing with knees to the body.
Holmstrom trying to stall but Rodrigo improves his position.
Holmstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holmstrom walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodrigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmstrom can do to turn this around?
Holmstrom looks to clinch
and Rodrigo counters with a takedown into side control.
Rodrigo working the head with strikes.
Rodrigo lands a nice forearm strike.
Holmstrom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmstrom can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rodrigo decides to stand back up.
Holmstrom darts in trying to clinch
and Rodrigo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodrigo landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigo landing with the ground and pound.
Rodrigo is working Holmstrom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jose Rodrigo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigo cracks Holmstrom with a solid left hand.
Rodrigo lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo slips nicely into half guard.
Rodrigo works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rodrigo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Holmstrom is in a horrible position here. Rodrigo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodrigo with good strikes from the mount here!
Holmstrom wants to control but Rodrigo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo landing strikes from the mount.
Rodrigo with good strikes from the mount here!
Holmstrom is rocked!
A big strike lands for Rodrigo! That's really hurt Holmstrom and he's turned his back - Rodrigo keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rodrigo jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Rodrigo!
A very excited looking Jose Rodrigo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
