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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 176 p4p, 125 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 10 p4p, 6 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues looks to land a body kick but Hohenthal moved away.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Hohenthal 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hohenthal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hohenthal! But no joy.
Hohenthal defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hohenthal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
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.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohenthal is pushing down on Rodrigues's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodrigues is fighting to maintain full guard but Hohenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodrigues pushes Hohenthal off looking to stand but Hohenthal dives back in and keeps control.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hohenthal on the ground.
Hohenthal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hohenthal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohenthal is controlling him.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but Hohenthal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Hohenthal blocks the low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hohenthal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hohenthal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal throws a combination. Rodrigues tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodrigues throws a series of strikes that have Hohenthal backpedaling.
It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hohenthal defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigues circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal scores with a hook to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Hohenthal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hohenthal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
Hohenthal lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws out a leg kick but Hohenthal moves out of range and Rodrigues only half commits.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohenthal scores with a hook to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hohenthal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hohenthal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hohenthal lands with a nice body punch.
Hohenthal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigues rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hohenthal. That did some damage!
Rodrigues lands an overhand right.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohenthal digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hohenthal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodrigues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Hohenthal is pulling down on Rodrigues's head to control his posture.
Hohenthal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohenthal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodrigues won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself.
Hohenthal keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Hohenthal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hohenthal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with a double jab.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Despite the aggression on Hohenthal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodrigues tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot that sends Hohenthal's belly button to the back.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hohenthal showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Rodrigues is working away.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Rodrigues is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal stops Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hohenthal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to is feet but Hohenthal passes into side control.
Hohenthal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rodrigues being controlled for a moment.
Hohenthal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hohenthal lands some shots froms side control.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal cracks Rodrigues with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hohenthal happy to just control the position for now.
Rodrigues parries the strikes from Hohenthal easily there. Hohenthal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodrigues to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hohenthal lands a nice shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Rodrigues is refusing to be controlled, as Hohenthal sits in half guard.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Rodrigues pushes Hohenthal off looking to stand but Hohenthal dives back in and keeps control.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hohenthal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hohenthal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues tries to kick Hohenthal off in order to stand up. Hohenthal Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Hohenthal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hohenthal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hohenthal lands a heavy elbow.
Rodrigues is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal breaks from Rodrigues's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hohenthal controlling from the full mount.
Hohenthal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigues is looking to escape.
Hohenthal unloads with some shots from mount but Rodrigues bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hohenthal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Hohenthal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues pushes Hohenthal away with a front kick.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hohenthal.
A lull in the action here.
Rodrigues is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hohenthal connects with a decent elbow.
Hohenthal cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand but Rodrigues just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound.
Rodrigues wants to control but Hohenthal postures up.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues pushes Hohenthal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hohenthal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohenthal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodrigues wants to control but Hohenthal postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigues lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohenthal tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hohenthal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Hohenthal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hohenthal is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lennart Hohenthal.
Well Hohenthal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal is the new bantamweight champion!
Lennart Hohenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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