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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurley Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Saroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Senses Fail-Coming Up Short . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
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185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hurley Rodriguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaspar Saroa!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurley Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saroa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saroa scores with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saroa throws a big elbow that misses.
Saroa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saroa, into his guard.
Saroa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Saroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saroa is working an open guard so Rodriguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saroa shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez connects with a jab.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saroa drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saroa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.
Saroa landing with the ground and pound.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
Saroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saroa.
Saroa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.
Saroa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saroa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saroa, into his guard.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saroa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Saroa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Saroa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rodriguez is now in Saroa's guard. A big mistake from Saroa there, giving up the dominant position!
Rodriguez wanted to stand there but Saroa had control of the position.
Saroa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saroa passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saroa trying to mount his opponent but Rodriguez defends it.
Saroa trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saroa throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Saroa sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saroa prevents Rodriguez from standing back up.
Saroa wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gaspar Saroa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saroa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saroa swings around for an armbar but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Saroa's guard.
Rodriguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saroa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez postures up in Saroa's guard and throws a big left but Saroa blocks it.
Saroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
Saroa postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Saroa is having none of it.
Saroa throws a big right hand that misses.
Saroa 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 Saroa has Rodriguez in his guard.
Saroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez stands and steps away. Saroa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saroa is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Saroa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saroa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saroa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saroa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Saroa sits in half guard.
Saroa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saroa.
Saroa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez is looking to escape.
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.
Saroa working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saroa slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.
Saroa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saroa thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Saroa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saroa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saroa trying to control from Rodriguez's half guard. Rodriguez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.
Saroa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Saroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saroa dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
A jab from Rodriguez does it's job there.
Saroa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saroa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Saroa walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurley Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saroa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saroa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saroa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saroa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez won't allow Saroa to pass to mount.
Saroa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saroa.
Saroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saroa wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saroa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saroa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saroa throws a strike but Rodriguez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
Saroa is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Saroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saroa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saroa scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saroa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Saroa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Saroa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saroa connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Saroa is looking for a kimura here.
Saroa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saroa is looking for submissions but instead, Rodriguez has regained full guard.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Saroa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saroa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saroa lands a nice short elbow.
Saroa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Saroa really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saroa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saroa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa chips away with some ground and pound.
Saroa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saroa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Saroa stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saroa throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saroa's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez won't allow Saroa to sweep him here.
Gaspar Saroa has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saroa is on top in guard.
Saroa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saroa throws a big right hand that misses.
Saroa throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Saroa from controlling successfully.
Saroa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saroa, into his guard.
Saroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saroa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saroa wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Saroa prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saroa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriguez dives on top into guard.
Saroa trying to strike off his back.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Saroa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saroa is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saroa is on top in guard.
Saroa throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saroa postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Saroa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Saroa moves out of range.
Rodriguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saroa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saroa throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Saroa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Saroa passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saroa stalling.
Saroa with the ground and pound but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Saroa trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Saroa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saroa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriguez dives on top into guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Saroa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hurley Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Saroa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saroa.
Saroa ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Saroa misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saroa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saroa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Saroa dominating with strikes here.
Saroa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saroa looking to ground and pound but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Saroa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saroa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saroa.
Saroa is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Saroa extends the arm and Rodriguez is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaspar Saroa! Gaspar Saroa retains his welterweight title!
Gaspar Saroa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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