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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Dialecto Caliche. Mirko Cro Cop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alejandro Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cro Cop blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Cro Cop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cro Cop pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Cro Cop moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Cro Cop tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Cro Cop circles away.
Cro Cop looks to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Mirko Cro Cop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cro Cop blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Cro Cop sprawls well.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Cro Cop circles away.
Cro Cop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cro Cop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cro Cop postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cro Cop working the ground and pound.
Cro Cop throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rodriguez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cro Cop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
Cro Cop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like Cro Cop is going to stand back up.
Cro Cop stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Cro Cop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cro Cop thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Cro Cop is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodriguez won't allow Cro Cop to pass to mount.
Rodriguez taking some punishment here, with Cro Cop in his half guard.
Rodriguez won't allow Cro Cop to pass to mount.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Cro Cop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez pushes Cro Cop off looking to stand but Cro Cop dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Cro Cop moves out of range.
Cro Cop tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cro Cop tries to clinch up.
Cro Cop fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Cro Cop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cro Cop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Cro Cop moves out of range easily.
Cro Cop blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cro Cop.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cro Cop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cro Cop blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Cro Cop moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that Cro Cop semi-blocks.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.
Cro Cop looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez jumps guard.
Cro Cop stops Rodriguez from standing up.
Cro Cop throwing strikes but missing.
Cro Cop throws and elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cro Cop's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!
Cro Cop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cro Cop throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cro Cop is working an open guard so Rodriguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirko Cro Cop will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cro Cop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Cro Cop wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Cro Cop moves out of range.
Cro Cop moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cro Cop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Cro Cop looking to throw knees to the head but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Cro Cop manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cro Cop is striking but Rodriguez is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cro Cop is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Rodriguez get's back to his feet.
Cro Cop tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cro Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Cro Cop shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cro Cop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cro Cop rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Cro Cop.
Alejandro Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Cro Cop.
Cro Cop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cro Cop tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Cro Cop tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Cro Cop has the dominant position.
Cro Cop can't break the clinch.
Cro Cop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cro Cop jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Cro Cop around his waist. Cro Cop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Cro Cop has double underhooks.
Cro Cop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cro Cop jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Cro Cop gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cro Cop tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cro Cop tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves away
and Rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Cro Cop has the dominant position.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Cro Cop has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez missing with knees to the body.
Cro Cop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Cro Cop moved away.
Cro Cop doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Cro Cop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cro Cop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cro Cop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cro Cop has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez misses with a kick to the body.
Alejandro Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Cro Cop moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cro Cop tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Cro Cop. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cro Cop is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Cro Cop wants to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick. That will keep Cro Cop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Cro Cop moves into the clinch.
Cro Cop is working for takedown but Rodriguez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Cro Cop shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cro Cop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Rodriguez as Cro Cop shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cro Cop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cro Cop clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Cro Cop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cro Cop tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Cro Cop pushes him off.
Cro Cop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cro Cop wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Cro Cop moves out of range.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cro Cop pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Cro Cop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mirko Cro Cop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cro Cop swivels and escapes.
Cro Cop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cro Cop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cro Cop.
Cro Cop tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his head.
Cro Cop is working Rodriguez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cro Cop scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Cro Cop's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control but Cro Cop postures up.
Cro Cop throwing strikes but Rodriguez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Cro Cop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop can't escape the position.
Cro Cop wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cro Cop is in bad spot here.
Rodriguez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cro Cop doesn't escape.
Cro Cop manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriguez's guard. Nice work there by Cro Cop.
Cro Cop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cro Cop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cro Cop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cro Cop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Cro Cop slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez pulls Cro Cop in to control the position.
Cro Cop throws a big right hand that misses.
Cro Cop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Cro Cop is controlling the position.
Cro Cop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cro Cop stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cro Cop stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rodriguez has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cro Cop manages to get his head free but now Rodriguez has transitioned to an armbar! Cro Cop grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rodriguez! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alejandro Rodriguez!
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