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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 2074 p4p, 2098 weight class) and Rodri Yairguez (ranked 180 p4p, 183 weight class). Yairguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: El Corrido De Chihuahua - Los Rieleros Del Norte. Taylor Jack SpeedGod could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodri Yairguez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Rodri Yairguez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack SpeedGod looks to land a right hand but Yairguez moved out of range.
Jack SpeedGod takes one to the chin there.
We've been told by Jack SpeedGod's head coaches at Ludus Gladiatorius that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yairguez pushes Jack SpeedGod up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod pushes off an throws an elbow but Yairguez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yairguez.
Jack SpeedGod breaks the clinch.
Yairguez gets a clinch.
Jack SpeedGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack SpeedGod misses the jab.
Yairguez has Jack SpeedGod up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack SpeedGod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yairguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack SpeedGod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but misses.
Yairguez scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jack SpeedGod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jack SpeedGod throws an elbow but misses.
Jack SpeedGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yairguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Jack SpeedGod's guard.
Jack SpeedGod trying to control the position here.
Yairguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack SpeedGod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yairguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yairguez decides to stand back up. Yairguez steps back and let's Jack SpeedGod get back to his feet.
Yairguez throws a body punch but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yairguez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Yairguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack SpeedGod.
Yairguez blocks a low kick nicely.
Yairguez shoots in for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Jack SpeedGod gets tackled into the cage by Yairguez. Yairguez maintains the clinch.
Yairguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jack SpeedGod avoids it.
Jack SpeedGod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jack SpeedGod prevents the takedown attempt.
Yairguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jack SpeedGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yairguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Yairguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yairguez jabs at Jack SpeedGod's body.
Yairguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jack SpeedGod napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yairguez controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jack SpeedGod is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yairguez trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to control Yairguez's posture but Yairguez avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep.
Yairguez controls the position from side control.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Yairguez postures up.
Yairguez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jack SpeedGod!
Yairguez throws some wild stikes that Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid easily.
Yairguez wants to control the pace but Jack SpeedGod is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yairguez tries to clinch
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack SpeedGod misses with a low kick.
Yairguez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jack SpeedGod will feel that in the morning.
Yairguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack SpeedGod misses the target.
Yairguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yairguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod moves forwards but Yairguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yairguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yairguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack SpeedGod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yairguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod pushes Yairguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack SpeedGod trying to stall but Yairguez improves his position.
Jack SpeedGod has a couple of punches blocked by Yairguez.
Yairguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jack SpeedGod's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yairguez.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yairguez is keeping busy.
Yairguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jack SpeedGod lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jack SpeedGod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yairguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack SpeedGod controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Yairguez.
Jack SpeedGod avoids the elbow strike from Yairguez, against the cage.
Yairguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack SpeedGod misses with an elbow over the top.
Yairguez misses with some punches.
Jack SpeedGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jack SpeedGod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yairguez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jack SpeedGod to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodri Yairguez.
Yairguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yairguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Jack SpeedGod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Yairguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yairguez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a right hand to the body.
Yairguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack SpeedGod defending well as Yairguez loads up on a big left hand.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yairguez feints and then cracks Jack SpeedGod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack SpeedGod down.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch there but Yairguez circles away.
Yairguez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a straight left.
Yairguez misses with a low kick.
Yairguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jack SpeedGod finds it's way through Yairguez's defenses.
Yairguez shoots in but Jack SpeedGod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yairguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack SpeedGod cracks Yairguez with a good jab.
Jack SpeedGod works the jab nicely.
Yairguez is rocked!
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is winning the standup battle so far.
Yairguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a nice uppercut.
Yairguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack SpeedGod finish him?
Donk. Jack SpeedGod catches Yairguez right on the button with a cross.
Jack SpeedGod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yairguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack SpeedGod to the mat! Jack SpeedGod manages to get full guard.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jack SpeedGod has control of Yairguez's left arm, preventing Yairguez from doing any damage.
Yairguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack SpeedGod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yairguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Yairguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yairguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jack SpeedGod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jack SpeedGod is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yairguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yairguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jack SpeedGod.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taylor Jack SpeedGod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yairguez throws a front kick aimed at Jack SpeedGod's knee but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well.
Yairguez takes a swing at Jack SpeedGod's ribcage but misses.
Yairguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack SpeedGod swings for the body but Yairguez moves out of range.
Jack SpeedGod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jack SpeedGod wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack SpeedGod gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yairguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yairguez pushes down on Jack SpeedGod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodri Yairguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yairguez prevents Jack SpeedGod from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez prevents Jack SpeedGod from improving his position.
Yairguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yairguez is trying to work for a kimura but Jack SpeedGod is defending well.
Jack SpeedGod is staying active underneath Yairguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yairguez controlling the pace.
Yairguez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yairguez avoids the attempt from Jack SpeedGod to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack SpeedGod is squirming around, avoiding Yairguez's attempts to control the action.
Yairguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yairguez wants to control the pace but Jack SpeedGod is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez thowing shots but they're missing.
Yairguez wants to take his opponent's back but instead Jack SpeedGod manages to regain half guard.
Yairguez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yairguez avoids the attempt from Jack SpeedGod to control.
Yairguez controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack SpeedGod tries to hold on but Yairguez postures up.
You get the feeling that Jack SpeedGod really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Yairguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yairguez with shots to the head and body - Jack SpeedGod looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yairguez trying to control but Jack SpeedGod is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yairguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jack SpeedGod haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodri Yairguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yairguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodri Yairguez!
Rodri Yairguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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