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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Gaea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaea has chosen When I'm Gone (Remix) as his entrance music. Albert Rodriguez is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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219 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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214 lbs
24 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Albert Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Demian Gaea!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Rodriguez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaea ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Gaea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gaea.
Gaea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaea throwing strikes but missing.
Gaea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Gaea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaea trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaea postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Gaea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaea landing with the ground and pound.
Gaea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gaea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaea drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rodriguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaea has Rodriguez in his guard.
Gaea wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Gaea keeps moving.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Gaea.
Gaea keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaea is controlling Rodriguez's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gaea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaea.
Rodriguez is not content to let Gaea control the position.
Gaea seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
Gaea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaea wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaea seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Gaea seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Gaea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gaea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
Gaea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Gaea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Albert Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Gaea moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Gaea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gaea.
Rodriguez is bucking up trying to escape but Gaea cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Albert Rodriguez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriguez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gaea fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gaea throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gaea throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rodriguez because Gaea loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Gaea's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea stands up from mount. Strange move.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Gaea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Gaea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
Albert Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Gaea.
Gaea shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaea somewhat.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gaea in his tracks.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaea closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gaea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Gaea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gaea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Gaea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodriguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Gaea's head.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Gaea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Gaea moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Gaea moves out of range easily.
Albert Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaea throws a body kick that misses.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaea manages to avoid it.
Gaea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Albert Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Gaea.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Gaea with that takedown attempt.
Gaea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
Gaea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaea off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Gaea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Gaea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaea slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Gaea walks into a jab.
Rodriguez lunges at Gaea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gaea's hand.
Rodriguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a kick to the body.
Gaea shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gaea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gaea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Gaea seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Rodriguez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gaea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the ropes. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Gaea slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez cracks Gaea with a good jab.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Gaea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Gaea blocks it.
Rodriguez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaea shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Albert Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Gaea.
Rodriguez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaea fails with the takedown.
Albert Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Gaea shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaea avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Gaea walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. Gaea shakes it off.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaea.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodriguez - that will leave a mark!
Gaea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but Gaea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaea off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaea is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaea at a distance.
Gaea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gaea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Rodriguez had his way with Demian Gaea in that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gaea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez throws a wild body kick that Gaea sees coming a mile off.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Gaea moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Gaea saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Gaea avoids nicely.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Gaea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez thows a leg kick but Gaea checks it
and Gaea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gaea is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Gaea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaea throws a big elbow that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gaea tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Gaea trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodriguez tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gaea passes into half guard.
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!
Gaea is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaea on the ground.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gaea.
Gaea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gaea.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gaea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gaea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gaea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gaea passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaea raining down shots from the mount!
Gaea scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaea controlling from the full mount.
Gaea looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Gaea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gaea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Demian Gaea!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Demian Gaea!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Demian Gaea!
Demian Gaea wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Demian Gaea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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