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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hip Hop-Dead Prez. Rodrigues has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from East.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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?
East cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodrigues looks gassed!
East gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. East is defending well for now.
Rodrigues misses with a punch to the body.
East lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigues or not.
A body shot lands from East.
East is working Rodrigues over against the ropes.
East controlling the action here for a moment.
East works on Rodrigues's body with a couple of short punches.
East scores with an uppercut up the middle.
East is working Rodrigues over against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from East as the two fighters clinch.
East lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from East.
East pushes Rodrigues back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
East scores with an uppercut up the middle.
East effectively controlling the action here.
East is working Rodrigues over against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from East.
Rodrigues's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
East scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for East.
East stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
East lands a shot to the body.
East working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
East cracks Rodrigues with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from East.
East digs a right hand into Rodrigues's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigues's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for East.
East is leaning against Rodrigues and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
East lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
A hook to the body from East.
East digs a right hand into Rodrigues's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigues's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for East.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but East has the dominant position.
East is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from East.
East working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
East stalling the fight.
East lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East lands a shot to the body.
East content to slow the pace in the clinch.
East lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
East lands a left hand.
East pushes Rodrigues back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
East lands a shot to the body.
East softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rodrigues is trying to maintain a safe position but East gets an underhook and turns Rodrigues into the ropes.
East displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodrigues up against the ropes.
Good body shot from East.
East is pushing Rodrigues up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rodrigues wants to stall.
East works on Rodrigues's body with a couple of short punches.
East lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
East lands a shoulder strike.
East lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigues or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
East working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from East as the two fighters clinch.
Rodrigues tries to land knees in the clinch but East avoids the damage to the body.
East presses Rodrigues against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from East.
East displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodrigues up against the ropes.
East lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from East.
East makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as East takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
East cracks Rodrigues with a nice body shot.
East lands a body shot in the clinch.
East leaning his opponent against the ropes.
East lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick East.
Rodrigues stalks East and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into East's face. East staggers backwards, shaken.
East keeps Rodrigues at a distance using the push kick.
East bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
East lands with a nice body punch.
East lands a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for East.
A punch lands to the side of Rodrigues 's head but he takes it in his stride.
East jabs at Rodrigues's body.
East lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
East connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 wants to clinch
and East counters with a good, hard body kick but Rodrigues shrugs it off.
East lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick East dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - East coming out on top.
East cracks Rodrigues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
East keeps Rodrigues at a distance using the push kick.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodrigues takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters circling a little - East finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by East!
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.
East turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
East looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from East.
East turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
East connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
East connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by East!
East scores with a nice body kick.
East moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
East lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
East is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
East scores with a kick to the body.
East throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rodrigues chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before East can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by East there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodrigues wants to clinch but East slips to the side
and East counters with a right hand to the body.
East works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nick East is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
East lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigues's sensitive parts.
East connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.
East throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodrigues crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from East - the referee stops the clock and Rodrigues gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says East. Rodrigues manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! East slams his shin into Rodrigues's torso.
East lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by East there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodrigues's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
East lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodrigues will feel that in the morning.
East pushes Rodrigues away with a front kick.
East scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from East.
East lands a front kick.
East keeps Rodrigues at a distance using the push kick.
Rodrigues walks forward, straight into a front kick from East.
East throws a nice inside leg kick.
East feints and then cracks Rodrigues's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodrigues down.
East throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodrigues walks into a jab.
East scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
East scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from East. Rodrigues shrugs it off though.
East throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by East.
Rodrigues has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from East.
East dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
East lands a front kick.
Fabio Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
Good exchange - East coming out on top.
East delivers a nice body kick.
East scores with a takedown into Rodrigues's guard.
East works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
East slows the pace down in half guard.
East is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick East dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rodrigues stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from East.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and East counters with a good low kick that Rodrigues was not able to check.
Rodrigues chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before East can pounce on him.
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?
East scores with a leg kick.
East cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by East!
A good leg kick by East.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
East turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
East lands with a nice body kick.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
East scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East lands with a nice body kick.
East jabs Rodrigues right on the nose. Rodrigues blinks but takes it well.
East bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodrigues stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from East.
An inside leg kick lands from East.
East scores with a push kick.
Nick East is winning the standup battle so far.
East with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
East stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and East counters with a nice leg kick.
East connects with a solid leg kick.
East lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodrigues takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nick East is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East connects with a jab.
East lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
East scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
East lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from East - that will leave a mark!
East connects with a body shot.
A solid body kick from East.
East lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
East cracks Rodrigues with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
East lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rodrigues has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
East feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigues's calf.
East stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East scores with a spinning back kick!
East moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
East throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by East.
East moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fabio Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues falls off balance throwing a combination
and East makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by East.
Fabio Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
East throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
East ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
East changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
East thows a body kick. Rodrigues tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by East. That's going to slow Rodrigues down.
Rodrigues has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
East keeps Rodrigues at a distance using the push kick.
East connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
East digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
East delivers a nice body kick.
East throws a quick inside leg kick.
East is looking to slow Rodrigues down with leg kicks.
East throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
East throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
East is looking to wear down Rodrigues with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from East, right into the meat.
East clobbers Rodrigues with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
East keeps Rodrigues at a distance using the push kick.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
East keeps Rodrigues at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick East showed his dominance in that final round.
Well East 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick East!
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hype
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