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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between First Name Second Name (ranked 3572 p4p, 373 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 2414 p4p, 286 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
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169 lbs
12 - 23 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, First Name Second Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Second Name.
Rodrigez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Second Name.
Rodrigez swinging wildly here.
Second Name misses with a body shot.
Rodrigez gets the takedown into side control.
Second Name is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodrigez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Second Name!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second Name keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodrigez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Second Name gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez controlling the action here.
Rodrigez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodrigez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Second Name doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodrigez.
Second Name is trying to control but can't.
Rodrigez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Second Name shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigez pinned against the cage. Rodrigez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Second Name is trying to defend but Rodrigez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rodrigez seems to be working for a kimura but Second Name defends the submission attempt.
Rodrigez wants to work for an arm triangle but Second Name is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigez controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigez prevents Second Name from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez drops an elbow to the side of Second Name's head.
Second Name looking for submissions off his back.
Second Name is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Second Name tries to get to full guard but Rodrigez has control of the leg.
Second Name is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigez slips a nice elbow through Second Name's hands, connecting with Second Name's forehead.
Second Name tries to get to full guard but Rodrigez has control of the leg.
Rodrigez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rodrigez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Rodrigez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Second Name is defended easily by Rodrigez.
Second Name looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodrigez!
Rodrigez throws Second Name to one side and escapes!
Second Name moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Second Name gets caught napping as Rodrigez dives in and scores a takedown. Second Name manages to retain guard.
Emanuel Rodrigez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigez stays in close to Second Name's body and controls the position.
Second Name working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodrigez has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second Name is looking to control Rodrigez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Second Name avoid being mounted?
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rodrigez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Second Name looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Rodrigez seems content to control.
Rodrigez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Second Name plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rodrigez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez trying to control the pace.
Rodrigez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Second Name has managed to free his arm - good work.
Second Name is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Second Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to roll over but Rodrigez keeps him under control.
Rodrigez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodrigez prevents Second Name from improving his position.
Second Name is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigez's back!
Second Name is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Second Name has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodrigez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second Name is hanging on to Rodrigez's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigez fending off the submission attempt from Second Name.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to his feet but Second Name has full control of the position and if anything, Rodrigez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rodrigez just trying to survive but Second Name is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodrigez staying busy and making it hard for Second Name to control.
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 First Name Second Name will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rodrigez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Second Name did well to prevent Rodrigez getting side control.
Second Name is looking for a sweep. Rodrigez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Rodrigez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Second Name trying to hold on to Rodrigez's head to control him but Rodrigez postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Second Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second Name is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodrigez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Second Name is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rio Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Second Name wants to improve his position but Rodrigez is controlling well.
Second Name trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodrigez lands with a punch from half guard.
Second Name is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Second Name is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigez controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name is trying to stand back up but Rodrigez is controlling him
Second Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Second Name sprawls well initially but Rodrigez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Second Name is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Second Name is just riding it out for now. Rodrigez eventually gives up the hold.
Second Name trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Second Name is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emanuel Rodrigez!
Emanuel Rodrigez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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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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