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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches. Ibraham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC# Ibraham manages to break the clinch.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ibraham on his heels. He'll look to pass Ibraham's guard now, I'm sure. Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ibraham wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ibraham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard. Rodriguez won't allow Ibraham to get back to his feet. Rodriguez distracts Ibraham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1# Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing. Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibraham has wrist control. Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ibraham dives on top into guard.#REVR# Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Ibraham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Ibraham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibraham is holding on for now. Ibraham is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2# Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Ibraham is blocking nicely. Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Ibraham defending well. Ibraham is trying to stand.
Rodriguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibraham sees it coming and defends easily. Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ibraham to regain full guard. Rodriguez stops Ibraham from standing up. Ibraham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibraham has wrist control. Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing. Ibraham wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Ibraham is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Ibraham is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4# Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Ibraham is holding on for dear life with his legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ibraham has hold of Rodriguez's hands but Rodriguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Rodriguez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Ibraham stuffs the takedown. Ibraham tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Ibraham 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.#CL# Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Ibraham has taken the fight into the clinch. Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibraham to keep the fight standing. Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Ibraham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. George Ibraham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Rodriguez. Ibraham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Ibraham stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Ibraham stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ibraham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibraham after a bit of a struggle. #T1##BC# Ibraham manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ibraham 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. George Ibraham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Ibraham closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Ibraham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ibraham wants to clinch. Ibraham is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibraham as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Rodriguez gets a clinch. Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Ibraham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Ibraham avoids it easily.#T2# Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses. Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Ibraham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Ibraham moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off. Ibraham tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range. Rodriguez throws a counter combo. Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Ibraham gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage. Rodriguez is breathing heavily. The fight stays on the outside here - Ibraham looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ibraham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside. Ibraham 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. Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Ibraham looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing. Ibraham tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range. Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Ibraham sprawls well. George Ibraham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL# Ibraham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibraham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ibraham tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ibraham is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Ibraham into the cage. Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Ibraham forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ibraham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ibraham has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment. Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Ibraham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibraham prevents it.
Ibraham scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4# Ibraham scores a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibraham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ibraham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibraham tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibraham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibraham 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibraham tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Ibraham 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. Ibraham fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ibraham dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Ibraham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibraham pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ibraham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2# Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibraham, pushing him back against the cage. Ibraham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ibraham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2# Rodriguez pulls guard. #SUB2# Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibraham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rodriguez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibraham is one step ahead there. #T1# Rodriguez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rodriguez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ibraham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard. Ibraham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2# Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ibraham's guard. #REVB# Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Rodriguez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Ibraham parries the strikes from Rodriguez easily there. Rodriguez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ibraham to escape.
#T2# Ibraham wants to get back to his feet. Rodriguez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Rodriguez 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.
Ibraham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodriguez connects with a decent elbow. Ibraham wants to get back to his feet. Hector Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far. Rodriguez is working Ibraham over with some ground and pound from side control. Rodriguez advances to full mount. #T3# Ibraham is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rodriguez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rodriguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ibraham looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2# Rodriguez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ibraham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ibraham and Rodriguez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ibraham avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodriguez. #T4##SUB2# Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibraham is defending well. Ibraham on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Ibraham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rodriguez is controlling him well. Rodriguez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Ibraham pushes Rodriguez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodriguez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rodriguez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ibraham is avoiding damage well.
Ibraham is trying to get back to his feet. Rodriguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ibraham's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Hector Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:29 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Rodriguez! Our winner, Hector Rodriguez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Rodriguez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Paris has his hands on Rodriguez's head, controlling the position. Rodriguez preventing the sweep. Paris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. 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. Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Rodriguez has gone for a leg lock! Paris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez's guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paris 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. #SUB# Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Paris landing some decent shots from guard. Rodriguez 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. Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Paris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paris has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted. Paris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Rodriguez lands an upkick as Paris stands over him. Paris working some strikes from top position.#T2# Paris won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. Paris showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Paris content to stall in guard here. Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB# Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily. Paris controlling from the top position. Let's hope that Paris 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.#T3# Paris with a nice head shot there. Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Paris controlling him for the moment. Paris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paris controls the pace. It looks like Paris might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Paris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Paris controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Paris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Paris advances to half guard. #T4##SUB# Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Paris sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work. Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance. More stalling from Paris. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Paris is pushing down on Rodriguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Paris has managed to sneak the leg through. Paris winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Paris dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Rodriguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Rodriguez throws a strike aimed at the side of Paris's head but Paris avoids it well. Paris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Paris is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paris keeping control of the position. Rodriguez throwing shots but Paris is blocking nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.
Cody Paris has got the better of the ground game so far. Paris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1# Paris gets back to full guard.
Paris has his hands on Rodriguez's head, controlling the position. Paris striking off his back, scoring a few points. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paris holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses. Paris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Paris!#REVB# Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Paris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3# Paris controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paris is one step ahead there. Paris stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position. Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Paris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Paris showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet. Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily. Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily. Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Paris sitting in guard, not really doing much. Paris stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Paris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Paris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Paris tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Paris counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Paris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Paris landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Rodriguez preventing the sweep. Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paris swivels though and keeps the full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paris is on top in guard.
#REVB# Both fighters are breathing heavily. Paris stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position. Paris advances to half guard. Paris controlling the action here. Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Paris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Paris looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Paris working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cody Paris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Paris controlling the action here. Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work. Paris scoring with punches to the head and body. Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily. Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots. Paris's corner is telling him to maintain position. Paris working some strikes from top position. Paris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Paris. Paris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB# Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Paris defends easily.
Paris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rodriguez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Paris sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Paris 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. Paris controlling from the top position. Paris is continuing to stall. Paris passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard. Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Paris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hector Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Cody Paris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Paris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Paris! Cody Paris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Crane tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Crane throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2# Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Crane is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Crane punching from the bottom.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1# Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crane defending well though. Rodriguez working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crane defending well though. Crane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground. Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard. Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rodriguez throws a strike but Crane avoids it easily and moves to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss. Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position. Rodriguez cracks Crane with a solid left hand. Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB# Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rodriguez chips away with some ground and pound. Crane is breathing heavily. Rodriguez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Crane's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Rodriguez! Hector Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center. Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Blake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Rodriguez tries to buck Blake off but Blake is having none of it. Blake throws an elbow but Rodriguez slips to the side and avoids it well. Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard. Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blake's best efforts. Ground and pound from Blake. Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Blake lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2# Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Hector Rodriguez has been cut. 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!#SUB# Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted. Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck. Blake works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily. Blake won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. Blake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head. Blake is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows. Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! 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. Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Blake slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Rodriguez has his foot on Blake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blake works his way back into a safe position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well. Blake loads up on a big left hand. Rodriguez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Blake looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rodriguez can't hide his disappointment, as Blake celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Blake!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1# Nolan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rodriguez throws a fast counter high kick but Nolan manages to duck under it in time.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Nolan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rodriguez regains guard immediately. #SUB2# Nolan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nolan is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nolan is aware though and is defending well. Nolan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nolan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.#SUB2# Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Nolan defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2# Rodriguez has his foot on Nolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nolan works his way back into a safe position though. Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nolan's head. Nolan is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Nolan dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Nolan avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound. Nolan is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture. #T2# Nolan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez. Rodriguez postures up in Nolan's guard and throws a big left but Nolan blocks it. Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body. Nolan controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself. Nolan is breathing heavily. Nolan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rodriguez is in close to Nolan's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2# Nolan is rocked! Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body. Oh Nolan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Rodriguez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nolan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Rodriguez! Hector Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1# Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Parker counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Parker breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away. Andrea Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Rodriguez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot. 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 looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely. Parker throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rodriguez looks winded!#T1##CL2# Rodriguez gets a clinch. #BC# Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Parker throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away. Rodriguez shoots and misses #CL# and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Some wild striking there from Parker.
#T2# Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Parker tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it. Sloppy strikes from Parker. Those never looked like landing. Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Parker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Parker tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Parker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away. Rodriguez feints a counter leg kick. Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parker. Hector Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parker throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely. Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively. Parker is looking to wear down Rodriguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.#CL# Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC# Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Rodriguez gets a clinch. #TD# Parker has hold of one of Rodriguez's legs. Rodriguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parker passes into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard but Parker has passed into side control. Parker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodriguez some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parker connects with a decent elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Parker dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez. A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.#CL2# Rodriguez rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Parker is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker. Rodriguez shoots and misses #CL# and Parker counters by moving into the clinch. Andrea Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Rodriguez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well. Rodriguez misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely. Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around? Rodriguez is breathing heavily.#T1# Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rodriguez throws a counter combo. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Parker throws a right and a left that both miss. Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.#CL# Parker moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.#TD# Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.#T2# Parker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Parker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Parker cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand but Rodriguez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rodriguez tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position. Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Parker scores with a couple of short elbows.#SU# Parker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2# Rodriguez darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.#T3##TD# Parker has hold of one of Rodriguez's legs. Rodriguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Parker is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parker has passed into half guard!
Rodriguez punching from the bottom.
#SUB2# Rodriguez looking for subs from the bottom but Parker mounts him! Parker with a couple of short strikes. Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4# Parker blocks Rodriguez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Parker has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Parker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodriguez hang on? Parker landing strikes, looking to finish! Rodriguez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Parker dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Some wild striking there from Parker.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez. Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Parker misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker scores with a jab. A punch combination from Parker misses. Some wild striking there from Parker.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side. Andrea Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Rodriguez. Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Parker misses. Rodriguez now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrea Parker is winning the standup battle so far. Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Parker counters by clinching up. #T2##TD# Parker has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Parker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rodriguez tumbling to the mat - Parker dives into Rodriguez's guard. Parker distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Rodriguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parker escapes and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control! Parker cracks Rodriguez with an elbow. That is naaassty. Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Parker gets to mount! Rodriguez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3# Parker lands a heavy elbow. Rodriguez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Andrea Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Parker dominating with strikes here. Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Parker lands with some strikes. Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Parker has a good base and remains in mount. Rodriguez is still trying to improve position. Parker looking to control and managing it successfully. Parker is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rodriguez is in a horrible position here. Parker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodriguez regains half guard. Rodriguez wants to sweep but Parker has passed to side control! 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 is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Parker is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Rodriguez is looking to get to half guard. Hector Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Andrea Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrea Parker showed his dominance in that final round. Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Parker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Livingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Livingston throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease. Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Rodriguez gets a double leg takedown into Livingston's guard. Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Livingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard. Livingston looks like he's trying to stand up.
Livingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Livingston wants to get back to his feet.
Livingston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1# Livingston wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez lands strikes from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Livingston defending well though. Rodriguez working Livingston over with strikes. Livingston is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Livingston is defending the position. Livingston landing rabbit punches to the side of Rodriguez's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. 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. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Livingston's temple. Livingston wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Livingston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB# Livingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rodriguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Livingston working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep. Rodriguez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Livingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Livingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Livingston has momentary wrist control but Rodriguez slips an elbow through the middle. Rodriguez postures up in Livingston's guard and throws a big left but Livingston blocks it. Rodriguez looks winded! Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Rodriguez won't allow Livingston to get back to his feet. Livingston striking off his back but it's not causing Rodriguez any problems. Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Livingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Livingston's legs - danger averted. Rodriguez advances position into side control! Livingston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Livingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Livingston connecting with a few gentle strikes. Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Livingston tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4# Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rodriguez drops an elbow to the side of Livingston's head. Livingston is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Livingston sees it coming and defends easily. Livingston throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2# Rodriguez 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.
Livingston 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! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Rodriguez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL# Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Livingston has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Rodriguez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow. Livingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots. Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Livingston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Livingston is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Livingston avoid being mounted? Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Livingston wants to get back to his feet. Hector Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far. Livingston trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
#SUB2# Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Livingston is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily. Livingston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1# Rodriguez passes to side control. Livingston taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2# Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Livingston, who protects the arm well. Rodriguez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Livingston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Livingston missing with punches from the bottom.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Livingston's head. #T2# Livingston lands a couple of sideways elbows. #ES# Livingston has one foot on Rodriguez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD# Rodriguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Livingston to score an easy takedown into full guard. Livingston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Rodriguez punching from the bottom - just letting Livingston know he's still in a fight. Rodriguez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Livingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Rodriguez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3# Livingston trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Livingston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Livingston shoots in and bounces Rodriguez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Livingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2# Rodriguez working for a triangle but Livingston defends it easily.
#T4##SUB# Livingston drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Livingston off! Livingston jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #SUB2# Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Livingston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Rodriguez has an active guard here but Livingston has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Livingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. 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 Korey Livingston 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! #R3##TD2# Rodriguez gets a double leg takedown into Livingston's guard. Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Livingston has wrist control. Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses. Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Livingston wants to control but Rodriguez postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes there by Rodriguez. Livingston on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Livingston wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Livingston misses with a strike from the bottom. Livingston holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1##ES# Livingston bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Livingston keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Rodriguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Livingston is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Livingston trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rodriguez throwing shots but Livingston is blocking nicely. Livingston trying to control from the bottom.
Livingston tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2# Livingston misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Livingston connecting with a few gentle strikes. Livingston lands with a few short shots to the body. Rodriguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Livingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Livingston is defending well.
Livingston landing rabbit punches to the side of Rodriguez's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #SUB2# Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Livingston missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Livingston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3##SU# Livingston decides to stand back up. Livingston looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well. #TD2# Rodriguez feints and as Livingston raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Rodriguez pushing down on Livingston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Rodriguez blocks the strikes from Livingston.
Livingston punching from the bottom.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Livingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4# Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rodriguez with the ground and pound but Livingston uses the opportunity to regain guard. Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses. Rodriguez postures up in Livingston's guard and throws a big left but Livingston blocks it. Livingston wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Livingston can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Livingston is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriguez from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight! Hector Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Obrien scores with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Obrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rodriguez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rodriguez trying to strike off his back.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Obrien controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Obrien defends easily.
Obrien stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Rodriguez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rodriguez is looking to sweep but instead, Obrien has passed into half guard.
Obrien prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.#T1##SUB2# Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back. Obrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Obrien prevents Rodriguez from improving his position. Obrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Obrien there. Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard but Obrien has passed into side control. Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Obrien keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Obrien happy to just control the position for now. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rodriguez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Obrien presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Rodriguez looks winded! Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Rodriguez is controlling an arm, preventing Obrien from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rodriguez regains half guard. Obrien is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Rodriguez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rodriguez has a hand on Obrien's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Obrien takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Rodriguez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Obrien. What's that going to do exactly? #T3# Obrien breaks from Rodriguez's wrist control and lands an elbow. The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Obrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Obrien working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez is in no mood to give up. Rodriguez manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rodriguez tries to roll over but Obrien keeps him under control. Obrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Obrien working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Obrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rodriguez striking from the bottom. Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Obrien cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.#T4# Obrien cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand. Obrien postures up and lands a big shot to Rodriguez's brow. #SU# Obrien gets to his feet. Rodriguez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2# Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Obrien uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Obrien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez. Obrien pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage. #ES# Obrien pushes Rodriguez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Obrien dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Obrien moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Rodriguez jumps guard and drags Obrien to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Obrien won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. Obrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rodriguez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obrien's guard. #REVB##SUB# Obrien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obrien pulls Rodriguez in to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES# Obrien is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##TD2# Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily. Obrien sitting in guard, not really doing much. Obrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Rodriguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Obrien escapes and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control! Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Obrien scoring with punches and elbows. #T2# Obrien staying calm. Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rodriguez looks to move to half guard but instead Obrien has passed into mount! Damn! Obrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground. Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. BOOM! Obrien connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rodriguez is looking to get to half guard. Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.#T3# Obrien looking to finish Rodriguez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rodriguez! Obrien controlling his opponent. Obrien fails to move to back control. Obrien working away from the top, dropping strikes. Obrien dominating with strikes here. Obrien looking to control and managing it successfully. The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Obrien looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4# Rodriguez is bucking up trying to escape but Obrien cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez taking shots to the head. Obrien cracks Rodriguez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Obrien looking to control and managing it successfully. Rodriguez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rodriguez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB# Obrien working for a submission but Rodriguez is keeping him at bay. Obrien content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Obrien dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown into Obrien's guard. Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses. Obrien trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Obrien thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obrien works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Obrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Obrien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rodriguez trying to move into half guard but instead Obrien has managed to sweep!#REVR# Rodriguez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1# Obrien won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. #SUB2# Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Obrien has passed into half guard!
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Obrien keeps him under control. Rodriguez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Obrien looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Nice strikes from Obrien there. Obrien working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Nice strikes from Obrien there. #T2##SUB2# Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Obrien working Rodriguez over with strikes. Obrien trying to control the pace. 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. Obrien connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple. Obrien working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Obrien is figuring out what he wants to do next. Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard. Rodriguez has hold of Obrien's hands but Obrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Obrien lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Rodriguez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SU# Obrien gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting. #CL# Obrien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obrien lands a nice elbow. Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Obrien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around? Obrien lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off. #TD# Obrien gets control of Rodriguez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Obrien will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Obrien trying to control the position here. #SUB# Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Obrien is adopting a defensive guard. Obrien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez. Rodriguez being controlled here momentarily. Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rodriguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hector Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jake Obrien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obrien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Obrien showed his dominance in that final round. Well Obrien has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Obrien!
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