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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadg Mac Nuadat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tadg Mac Nuadat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Nuadat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhodes throws a head kick that misses.
Mac Nuadat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhodes shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac Nuadat sprawls well. He's pushed Rhodes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhodes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Nuadat manages to avoid it.
Mac Nuadat is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Rhodes.
Mac Nuadat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mac Nuadat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rhodes wants to get up but he can't break Mac Nuadat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Nuadat can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhodes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mac Nuadat is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes trying to control from Mac Nuadat's half guard. Mac Nuadat has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mac Nuadat is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Nuadat postures up in Rhodes's guard and throws a big left but Rhodes blocks it.
Mac Nuadat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rhodes is trying to get back to his feet.
Mac Nuadat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mac Nuadat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mac Nuadat trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Mac Nuadat tries to advance to mount but Rhodes denies him.
Rhodes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mac Nuadat is keen to just control but Rhodes is a slippery customer.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Mac Nuadat has control of the leg.
Rhodes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes takes a swing at Mac Nuadat's ribcage but misses.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Nuadat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rhodes looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Nuadat is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rhodes jumps into side control!
Mac Nuadat gets back to half guard.
Mac Nuadat missing with punches from the bottom.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mac Nuadat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mac Nuadat works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Nuadat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac Nuadat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mac Nuadat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhodes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac Nuadat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac Nuadat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodes manages to get himself to full guard.
Mac Nuadat stands up from Rhodes's guard - Mac Nuadat perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mac Nuadat is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Rhodes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac Nuadat's waist but Mac Nuadat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhodes off to one side.
Tadg Mac Nuadat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rhodes.
Mac Nuadat moves in looking to clinch but Rhodes pushes him off.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadg Mac Nuadat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mac Nuadat with a jab.
Mac Nuadat lunges at Rhodes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhodes's hand.
Rhodes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac Nuadat tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Rhodes as Mac Nuadat shoots in.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Mac Nuadat circles away easily
enabling Mac Nuadat to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Nuadat with a hook.
Rhodes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Nuadat counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Mac Nuadat does no damage.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
Mac Nuadat tries a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac Nuadat counters with a one-two to the body.
Tadg Mac Nuadat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a takedown
and Mac Nuadat counters with a one-two to the body.
Rhodes is rocked!
Mac Nuadat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mac Nuadat throws a lazy head kick
and Rhodes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rhodes with a poor takedown
and Mac Nuadat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Nuadat tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away
and Rhodes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mac Nuadat won't be happy with that.
Rhodes takes a little break here. Mac Nuadat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mac Nuadat is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Rhodes cracks Mac Nuadat with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Mac Nuadat is working from the bottom.
Mac Nuadat is trying to get back to half guard.
Mac Nuadat is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Mac Nuadat taking a bit of punishment here - Rhodes scoring with strikes.
Mac Nuadat tries to bench press Rhodes off him but Rhodes keeps the position.
Rhodes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
An elbow from Rhodes crashes against the mat.
Rhodes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mac Nuadat's legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mac Nuadat counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries to pull guard but Mac Nuadat holds him up against the cage and eventually Rhodes drops back down to his feet.
Rhodes decides to pull guard.
Rhodes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mac Nuadat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mac Nuadat pushing down on Rhodes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mac Nuadat is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes is trying to maintain the position but Mac Nuadat is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodes is staying active underneath Mac Nuadat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mac Nuadat is looking for a kimura but Rhodes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mac Nuadat to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhodes trying to get back to full guard but Mac Nuadat takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rhodes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mac Nuadat tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rhodes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhodes tries to hold on but Mac Nuadat pushes him away.
Mac Nuadat has hold of Rhodes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rhodes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rhodes working to try and regain half guard.
Rhodes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mac Nuadat. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Rhodes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Mac Nuadat - just one landing.
Mac Nuadat falls off balance throwing a combination
so Rhodes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mac Nuadat wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodes trying to control but Mac Nuadat is working from the bottom.
Mac Nuadat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhodes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mac Nuadat keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Mac Nuadat is looking for a triangle but Rhodes pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes stands and throws Mac Nuadat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rhodes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mac Nuadat to his feet.
Rhodes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mac Nuadat working for submissions but it's allowed Rhodes to get to half guard.
Mac Nuadat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mac Nuadat.
Mac Nuadat trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodes is proving a slippery customer.
Mac Nuadat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Nuadat has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
Mac Nuadat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac Nuadat keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mac Nuadat is on top in guard.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Mac Nuadat from controlling successfully.
Mac Nuadat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rhodes's head.
Mac Nuadat tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
Rhodes has a closed guard, preventing Mac Nuadat from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes has his foot on Mac Nuadat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mac Nuadat works his way back into a safe position though.
Mac Nuadat pushing down on Rhodes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rhodes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mac Nuadat is working away from the top position though.
Rhodes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rhodes is looking to control Mac Nuadat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Rhodes is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Mac Nuadat is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rhodes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tony Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mac Nuadat is thwarting Rhodes's attempts to control the position.
Mac Nuadat is keen to just control but Rhodes is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhodes won't allow Mac Nuadat to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac Nuadat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Nuadat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Nuadat breaks the clinch.
Mac Nuadat wants to clinch
so Rhodes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mac Nuadat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhodes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mac Nuadat is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rhodes 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Rhodes!
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energy
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RATING
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