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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cyriac Doumbe (ranked 7679 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Rodriguez (ranked 4392 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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185 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cyriac Doumbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corey Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Doumbe.
Doumbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez clinches up with Doumbe and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Doumbe avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doumbe sets himself, and Rodriguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Doumbe avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doumbe tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doumbe to the ground. Doumbe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez stuns Doumbe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doumbe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyriac Doumbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumbe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe with a jab.
It looks like Corey Rodriguez has been cut.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doumbe has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez is controlling Doumbe's posture.
Doumbe controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doumbe postures up.
Doumbe stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doumbe passes into half guard.
Doumbe is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Doumbe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Doumbe trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Doumbe stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Doumbe as Rodriguez shoots in.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four 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.
Doumbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doumbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doumbe throws the kick towards the body but Rodriguez avoids it.
Doumbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doumbe is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doumbe but Doumbe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corey Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Doumbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Doumbe with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyriac Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumbe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doumbe tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Doumbe dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez pushes Doumbe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doumbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doumbe prevents it.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Doumbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doumbe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doumbe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Doumbe back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doumbe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Cyriac Doumbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doumbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doumbe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doumbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doumbe somewhat.
Doumbe throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Doumbe stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
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!
Rodriguez gets control of Doumbe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Doumbe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doumbe wants it to stay on the feet.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Doumbe counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Doumbe to acknowledge the strikes.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doumbe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Doumbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez jumps into guard, dragging Doumbe to the mat.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Doumbe sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Doumbe postures up.
Doumbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Doumbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doumbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doumbe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doumbe jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Doumbe around his waist. Doumbe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyriac Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doumbe's defenses.
Doumbe fails to pull guard.
Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
Rodriguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doumbe is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Rodriguez wants to control the position but Doumbe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Doumbe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doumbe controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Doumbe up against the cage.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Doumbe drops back down to his feet.
Doumbe can't get the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
Cyriac Doumbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez has picked Doumbe up - he's going for a ride! Rodriguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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