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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Macari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga Mas Não Bate. Rodrigo Rojas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Macari!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rojas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macari clinches.
Rojas pulls guard successfully.
Macari wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position.
Macari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rojas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macari has managed to get both his arms back between Rojas's legs - danger averted.
Macari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rojas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macari has managed to get both his arms back between Rojas's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macari wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Rojas has his foot on Macari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macari works his way back into a safe position though.
Macari wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Macari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two 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.
Macari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macari trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rojas clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Rojas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macari is trying to force a seperation but Rojas has the dominant position.
Macari throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas jumps guard.
Rojas seems keen to control Macari's posture.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojas is keeping the position for now.
Rojas has his foot on Macari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macari works his way back into a safe position though.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Macari from controlling successfully.
Macari postures up in Rojas's guard and throws a big left but Rojas blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macari trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rojas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Macari stacks Rojas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Macari!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rojas is looking for a sweep.
Rojas can't do much from the bottom here.
Macari is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Macari tries to keep at a distance but Rojas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macari successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas wants to control from the top but Macari keeps moving.
Macari has control of Rojas's left arm, preventing Rojas from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Rojas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rojas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Macari!
Rojas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macari keeps working.
Rojas working away.
Macari tries to bench press Rojas off him but Rojas keeps the position.
Rojas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rojas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macari keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Macari wants to control but Rojas postures up.
Rojas is trying to get an arm triangle but Macari is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macari regains half guard.
Macari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rojas is working away from the top position though.
Rojas is working for a submission of some sort.
Rojas is thwarting Macari's attempts to control the position.
Macari is controlling Rojas's trapped leg to prevent Rojas from advancing to side control.
Rojas wants to free his trapped foot but Macari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Macari trying to control but Rojas postures up.
Macari is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rojas is staying active.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rojas with the ground and pound but Macari uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rojas tests Macari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas clinches.
Rojas gets control of Macari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rojas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rojas keeping full guard, as Macari tries to pass.
Macari is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
Macari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas working a defensive guard here.
Macari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Macari trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Macari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macari gets tackled into the cage by Rojas. Rojas maintains the clinch.
Rojas manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macari is pushing down on Rojas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rojas is fighting to maintain full guard but Macari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rojas is looking to control Macari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rojas avoid being mounted?
Macari is taking a breather. Rojas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rojas is not content to let Macari control the position.
Macari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rojas is staying active underneath Macari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macari can do to turn this around?
Macari seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas actively working from the bottom here.
Rojas wants to control but Macari is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Rojas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Macari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rojas successfully pulls guard.
Macari throws a big elbow that misses.
Macari content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rojas has locked up a guillotine! Rojas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Macari is holding on here and Rojas must be using up a lot of energy. Macari has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rojas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Rojas!
Rodrigo Rojas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Alcatraz Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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