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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Rodriguez (ranked 4070 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shahwali Hussainzada (ranked 3095 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corey Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shahwali Hussainzada!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussainzada shoots in and bounces Rodriguez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Hussainzada postures up.
Hussainzada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussainzada stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position.
Hussainzada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Hussainzada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hussainzada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hussainzada stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hussainzada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Hussainzada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hussainzada is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
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.
Hussainzada has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Hussainzada tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Hussainzada drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hussainzada after a bit of a struggle.
Hussainzada jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hussainzada is keeping busy.
Hussainzada misses with some punches.
Hussainzada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shahwali Hussainzada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Hussainzada is controlling the position.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hussainzada.
Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
Hussainzada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hussainzada tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling from the bottom.
Hussainzada throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hussainzada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussainzada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hussainzada has an active guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Hussainzada is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
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.
Hussainzada tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
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 Corey Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hussainzada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Hussainzada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hussainzada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hussainzada somewhat.
Hussainzada clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
Hussainzada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Hussainzada is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez pushes Hussainzada off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hussainzada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hussainzada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussainzada can do to turn this around?
Hussainzada dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Hussainzada's head and hops out.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shahwali Hussainzada.
Hussainzada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hussainzada wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussainzada's guard.
Hussainzada controlling Rodriguez's posture.
Hussainzada has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodriguez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussainzada goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Hussainzada sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hussainzada moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hussainzada tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussainzada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hussainzada is looking to control Rodriguez's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussainzada has his back to the cage.
Hussainzada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hussainzada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hussainzada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussainzada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hussainzada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
Hussainzada is breathing heavily.
That's four 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.
Hussainzada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussainzada wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Hussainzada trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Hussainzada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussainzada connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corey Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hussainzada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hussainzada looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hussainzada wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Hussainzada working a defensive guard but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez prevents Hussainzada from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Hussainzada is having none of it.
Hussainzada keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hussainzada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hussainzada is trying to control but can't.
Hussainzada is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hussainzada wanted to stand there but Rodriguez had control of the position.
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussainzada defends it easily.
Hussainzada trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Hussainzada looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodriguez passes Hussainzada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hussainzada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hussainzada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez prevents Hussainzada from improving his position.
Hussainzada is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Hussainzada wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Hussainzada is defending well.
Hussainzada is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodriguez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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hype
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RATING
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