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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Westmoreland (ranked 2684 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Rodriguez (ranked 2857 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobias Westmoreland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corey Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westmoreland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Westmoreland darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Westmoreland into the cage.
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Westmoreland tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Westmoreland tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Westmoreland is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westmoreland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriguez has escaped and now he's on top!
Westmoreland controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Westmoreland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Westmoreland throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Westmoreland has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westmoreland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Westmoreland's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Westmoreland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriguez postures up in Westmoreland's guard and throws a big left but Westmoreland blocks it.
Westmoreland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez stands up and waves to Westmoreland to follow him.
Westmoreland fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Westmoreland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Westmoreland is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Westmoreland down to the mat. Westmoreland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Westmoreland shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Westmoreland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez has Westmoreland up against the cage in a clinch.
Westmoreland misses with an elbow strike.
Westmoreland throws an elbow that misses.
Westmoreland taking a breather.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westmoreland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Westmoreland tries to counter by clinching up but Rodriguez breaks away and moves out of range.
Westmoreland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westmoreland is breathing heavily.
Westmoreland fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Westmoreland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westmoreland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez clobbers Westmoreland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westmoreland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
Westmoreland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
Westmoreland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westmoreland fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Westmoreland back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westmoreland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Westmoreland jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Westmoreland around his waist. Westmoreland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Westmoreland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez is concentrating on defense, preventing Westmoreland from advancing position.
Westmoreland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez is controlling Westmoreland's posture.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Westmoreland wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Westmoreland wants to get up but he can't break Rodriguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez leaves Westmoreland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westmoreland sets himself, and Rodriguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Westmoreland avoids it this time.
Rodriguez leaves Westmoreland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westmoreland moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez is looking for the big counter here.
Westmoreland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Westmoreland shakes him off and moves away.
Westmoreland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Westmoreland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westmoreland pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodriguez.
No luck for Westmoreland with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westmoreland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Westmoreland gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Westmoreland has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Westmoreland sprawls well.
Westmoreland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez forces Westmoreland back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rodriguez shoots in but Westmoreland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westmoreland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Corey Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westmoreland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westmoreland shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westmoreland doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
A head kick by Westmoreland misses
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Westmoreland backing up. Westmoreland nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Westmoreland dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Tobias Westmoreland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Westmoreland.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Westmoreland jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Westmoreland keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Westmoreland controlling the position.
Westmoreland wants to improve his position but instead Rodriguez has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Westmoreland has his hands clasped together around Rodriguez's back. He's all about the action.
Westmoreland is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Westmoreland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriguez's back!
Rodriguez wants to escape the position.
Westmoreland misses with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Westmoreland tries to keep control of the position but Rodriguez is staying busy.
Good control from Westmoreland.
Rodriguez just trying to survive but Westmoreland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodriguez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Westmoreland thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Corey Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westmoreland has the hooks in. Rodriguez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Westmoreland biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez showing good submission defense here.
Westmoreland is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodriguez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Westmoreland missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westmoreland avoiding Rodriguez 's attempts to control his hands.
Westmoreland trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Westmoreland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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