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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Wick jabs Rodriquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Wick. Beautiful body shot.
Wick misses with a series of wild punches.
Wick throws a series of punches but Rodriquez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wick.
Rodriquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodriquez shoots for a takedown but Wick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wick misses the target.
Wick misses with a wild combination.
Wick tries to bum rush Rodriquez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wick connects with a body shot that sends Rodriquez's belly button to the back.
Rodriquez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Rodriquez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wick lands a slapping body shot.
Wick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriquez on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Rodriquez is rocked!
Wick connects with a stiff jab that staggers Rodriquez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Wick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodriquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
Rodriquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Day misses.
It looked like Rodriquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Day throws a right hand that Rodriquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriquez also avoids with ease.
Jab by Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Day duly obliges.
Day works over Rodriquez's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rodriquez drives through with a takedown into Day's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodriquez throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely. #T1#
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Day has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodriquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodriquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day wants to clinch.
Rodriquez feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Day keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Day.
Day thuds his right hand into Rodriquez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3##TD#
Day gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Rodriquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Day is wriggling around but Rodriquez manages to pass to half guard.
Day is trying to stand back up but Rodriquez is controlling him
#T4#
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Day is trying to escape back to his feet but Rodriquez uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Day is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez drags him back down.
Rodriquez throws an elbow but Day slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Rodriquez decides to stand back up. #TD#
Rodriquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Day connects with a crisp jab.
Day lands an overhand right.
Curtis Rodriquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriquez is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriquez.
Day is looking to clinch.
Rodriquez needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Rodriquez ducks under a wild hook from Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a series of punches but Rodriquez moves out of range.
It looked like Rodriquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodriquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Day lands a jab to Rodriquez's midsection.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Day connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriquez dodges the punch combination from Day.
A nice combination there by Day.
#ROC2#
Rodriquez is rocked!
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rodriquez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Day swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rodriquez's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jako Day!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Sirovic throws a head kick that misses.
As Sirovic looks to move away, Rodriquez throws a big counter combo but Sirovic just gets out of the way.#TD#
Rodriquez gets the takedown into side control.
Sirovic struggling a bit here.
Sirovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Sirovic but he's now mounted!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez throwing strikes here but Sirovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sirovic is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T1#
Rodriquez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rodriquez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovic wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Sirovic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriquez prevents Sirovic from improving his position.
Rodriquez is stalling here. Sirovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriquez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sirovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Rodriquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rodriquez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sirovic off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Sirovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as Sirovic tries to buck him off.
Rodriquez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sirovic hold on?
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Sirovic from escaping the position.
Sirovic trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Sirovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling Sirovic. #SUB#
Rodriquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sirovic covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rodriquez working for the choke.
Rodriquez trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rodriquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sirovic misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriquez throws a big counter combination but Sirovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sirovic throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Rodriquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sirovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sirovic is defending well.
Sirovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sirovic letting Rodriquez take a breather here.
Rodriquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sirovic walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriquez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sirovic shoots in for a takedown but Rodriquez shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirovic circles away.
Sirovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriquez defends it well.#TD2#
Rodriquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sirovic trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sirovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirovic wants to stand and escape but instead Rodriquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Rodriquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rodriquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sirovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sirovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Sirovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Sirovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodriquez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez gets back to half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to control Sirovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?
Sirovic working over Rodriquez with some ground and pound. Rodriquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sirovic is controlling well.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Sirovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sirovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Sirovic is controlling well.
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 Curtis Rodriquez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sirovic is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Sirovic gets a double leg takedown into Rodriquez's guard.
Sirovic wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position but Sirovic postures up.
Sirovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez wants to hit a switch here but Sirovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriquez there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirovic controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Sirovic looking to finish Rodriquez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rodriquez!
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position but Sirovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Sirovic pushes him away.
Sirovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodriquez hang on?#T2#
Rodriquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sirovic trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirovic landing strikes from the mount and Rodriquez is in trouble! #ROC2#
Rodriquez is rocked!
Sirovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Rodriquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sirovic lands a big shot to the head and Rodriquez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nemanja Sirovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Rodriquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Rodriquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rodriquez wants to stand but Does has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Does is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Does is trying to improve his position.
Does takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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Rodriquez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Does's legs. #T1#
Rodriquez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Does sneaks back into half guard.
Does is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Does is striking but Rodriquez is not phased and passes to half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Does is working from the bottom.
Does wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriquez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Does wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Does with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Does is working from the bottom.
Does is trying to stand up here but Rodriquez is controlling him well.
Does is positioning himself well to prevent Rodriquez advancing to mount.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Does throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Does.
Does showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriquez.
Does looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Rodriquez dives in and scores a takedown into Does's guard.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Does trying to control the position.
Rodriquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriquez works over Does with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Does has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rodriquez dominated that 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.
#R2#
Does throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Does looks to move away, Rodriquez throws a big counter combo but Does just gets out of the way.#CL#
Rodriquez gets a clinch.
Rodriquez tries to pull guard but Does forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rodriquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriquez tries to clinch but Does is having none of it.
Does with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Curtis Rodriquez has been cut.
A combination from Does does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriquez.
Does wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez is dominant here and he's now got Does's back!#T1#
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Does's body.
Rodriquez wants to control but Does is keeping busy.
Rodriquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Does tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rodriquez misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Does trying to get back to his feet but Rodriquez is in full control for now.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Does is defending well though. Rodriquez let's go of the attempt for now.
Rodriquez is looking to control Does but Does is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curtis Rodriquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Does trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him. #T3#
Rodriquez is hanging on to Does's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Does is in bad spot here.
Rodriquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Does can do to turn this around?
Does trying to control but not successfully.
Does is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Does fending off the submission attempt from Rodriquez. #SUB#
Rodriquez has managed to slip his arm under Does's chin. This could be all over... yep, Does is tapping out! Submission win for Rodriquez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Rodriquez!
In defeat, Roger Does stepped up to the mic, saying '*sigh*'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gustafsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Rodriquez works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodriquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Rodriquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriquez.
Rodriquez prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriquez connects with a nice short shot to Gustafsson's temple. #SUB#
Rodriquez seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Rodriquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodriquez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodriquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gustafsson wants to control but Rodriquez passes into side.
#SUB#
Rodriquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriquez grinds an elbow into Gustafsson's temple. #T4#
Gustafsson looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rodriquez breaks from Gustafsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rodriquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gustafsson wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rodriquez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gustafsson manages to circle out of the way.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Gustafsson gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriquez is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriquez gets back to full guard.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriquez trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriquez has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Rodriquez is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Rodriquez drives through and clinches with Gustafsson against the cage.
Rodriquez stalling.
Rodriquez tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Curtis Rodriquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriquez moves out of range easily.
Rodriquez has a takedown stuffed.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
As Gustafsson looks to move away, Rodriquez throws a big counter combo but Gustafsson just gets out of the way.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Rodriquez pushes him off.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriquez is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Rodriquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson lands a right hook to the body.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Gustafsson is trying to trip Rodriquez. He has hold of a leg but Rodriquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gustafsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafsson wants to get up but he can't break Rodriquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriquez is looking for a counter combo.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Rodriquez is having none of it.
As Gustafsson looks to move away, Rodriquez throws a big counter combo but Gustafsson just gets out of the way.#CL#
Rodriquez forces Gustafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodriquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustafsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks.
Rodriquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Gustafsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Gustafsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rodriquez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gustafsson to the mat. Gustafsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gustafsson wants to control but Rodriquez passes into side.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustafsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriquez working the ground and pound.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez slows the pace down. #T2#
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez happy to just control the position for now.
Rodriquez grinds an elbow into Gustafsson's temple. #T3#
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rodriquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriquez working the head with strikes.
Rodriquez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodriquez connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Rodriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rodriquez!
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