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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Rodriguez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyr is just out of range.
Cyr wants to slow Rodriguez down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cyr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cyr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Cyr moves out of range.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cyr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Cyprien Noe Cyr has been cut.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyr gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cyr, pushing him back against the cage.
Cyr fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez lands a left hand.
Rodriguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rodriguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cyrs head.
Rodriguez lands an elbow inside.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Cyr controls the action.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cyr avoids it.
Cyr tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cyr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez clinches.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez.
Cyr is trying to drag Rodriguez to the mat but Rodriguez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cyr is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyr takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyr.
Cyr is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyprien Noe Cyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Cyr blocks it.
Cyr avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cyr avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
Rodriguez pushes Cyr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cyr.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Cyr controls the action.
Rodriguez scores with a knee to the head.
Cyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cyr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cyr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cyr throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Cyr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Cyr ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cyr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cyr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a nice head kick!
Cyr scores a takedown into full mount!
Cyr wants to control the pace but Rodriguez is squirming around nicely.
Cyr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Cyr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rodriguez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez wants to control but Cyr is having none of it.
Cyr tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriguez is looking to escape.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rodriguez has worked his arm free - good work by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cyr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriguez won't allow Cyr to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is concentrating on defense, preventing Cyr from advancing position.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Cyr keeps him under control.
Cyr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Cyr eventually gives up the hold.
Cyr prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Cyr seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cyr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Cyr eventually gives up the hold.
Cyr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Cyr postures up.
Cyr wants to stand up but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Cyr controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyr looking to pass the guard.
Mickey Rodriguez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Cyr moves out of range.
Cyr defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Cyr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Cyr's body.
Cyr has a takedown stuffed.
Cyr misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodriguez connects with an inside leg kick.
Cyr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Cyr.
Cyprien Noe Cyr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cyr throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cyr just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez rushes Cyr and presses him up against the cage.
Cyr is trying to push Rodriguez away but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cyr wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Cyr controls the action.
Rodriguez has Cyr pressed against the cage, preventing Cyr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Cyr's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rodriguez obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut is getting worse.
Mickey Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cyr.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Cyr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cyr is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cyr takes a step back to recover.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez fakes the leg kick and cracks Cyr in the body.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cyr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyprien Noe Cyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Rodriguez.
Cyr throws a leg kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Cyr walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cyr misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
Cyr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodriguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyr 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 Cyr off to one side.
Cyr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez jabs at Cyr's body.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cyprien Noe Cyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cyr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez connects with a looping right hand.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Mickey Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cyr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cyr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cyr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cyr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Rodriguez!
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