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Event:
Island massacre
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Hound with a hook.
Hound lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Hound.
Hound connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hound throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Grey Hound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hound fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Hound lands a big uppercut and Rodrigues crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rodrigues looks OK. Hound waves Rodrigues back to his feet!#ROC#
Rodrigues is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hound shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rodrigues takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hound sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rodrigues bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grey Hound!
A less than humble Grey Hound misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Bomb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bomb gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch.
Bomb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bomb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
#TD2#
Rodrigues manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodrigues seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomb wanted to stand there but Rodrigues had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodrigues holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rodrigues escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bomb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodrigues has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bomb is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodrigues.
Bomb tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bomb tries to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues holds on to Bomb's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rodrigues manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bomb's best efforts.
Bomb trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Bomb tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigues defends it. #T3#
Rodrigues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Tiki Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Rodrigues.
Bomb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomb. #CL2#
Rodrigues has Bomb up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Bomb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bomb.
Romulo Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Bomb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Bomb.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Bomb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Rodrigues forces Bomb back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues stops a takedown attempt from Bomb.
#BC2#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Bomb. Those never looked like landing.
Bomb lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romulo Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
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#
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Bomb.
No luck for Bomb with that takedown attempt.
Bomb dips to his left and cracks Rodrigues with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Rodrigues.
A head kick misses from Bomb.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
#CL2#
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bomb looking to stall.
A short right from Rodrigues on the inside. #T1#
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bomb tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bomb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bomb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues shoots and misses
and Bomb counters with a low kick, right behind Rodrigues 's knee.
Bomb throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Rodrigues instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bomb.
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bomb's head.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Bomb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodrigues sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Bomb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bomb.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bomb but Bomb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiki Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Rodrigues.
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Bomb sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bomb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bomb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Bomb.
Bomb lands a head kick. Rodrigues smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3##CL2#
Rodrigues instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Bomb shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigues closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bomb circles away.
Bomb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bomb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bomb as he avoids it easily.
Bomb tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bomb counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigues backing up. Rodrigues nods at Bomb to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Bomb saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bomb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb is looking to clinch.
Bomb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodrigues will feel that in the morning.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodrigues tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bomb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodrigues somewhat.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bomb but Bomb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bomb cracks Rodrigues with a good jab.
Bomb lands with a nice combination. Rodrigues backs away looking to recover.
Bomb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiki Bomb dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Bomb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bomb.#CL2#
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bomb or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues, which made it look bad.
Rodrigues throws a counter combo.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
Bomb connects with a jab.#CL2#
Rodrigues instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rodrigues pulls guard successfully.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bomb wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rodrigues is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bomb tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Rodrigues is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bomb presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rodrigues is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bomb is defending well.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rodrigues - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues prevents Bomb from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Bomb lands but Rodrigues takes it in his stride.
Bomb misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bomb slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodrigues, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tiki Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Rodrigues.
Bomb tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown but Bomb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bomb lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.#T3#
Bomb throws a head kick that half lands.
Bomb scores with a three punch combo!
Bomb throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Bomb's head.
Bomb tries to break free but Rodrigues pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigues lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rodrigues looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Bomb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigues is stalling here.
Rodrigues wants a takedown.
#T4#
Bomb looking for a takedown.
Rodrigues with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Rodrigues has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bomb uses from the top position.
Bomb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
Bomb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bomb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bomb wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romulo Rodrigues.
I think Rodrigues 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Rodrigues!
A less than humble Romulo Rodrigues misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves, which made it look bad.
Alves misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodrigues lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Alves avoids nicely.
Alves has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rodrigues tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alves defends well and Rodrigues ends up having to push Alves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alves throws a fast counter high kick but Rodrigues manages to duck under it in time.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Alves wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Alves throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Alves misses with the combination.
Rodrigues dives in for a single leg takedown but Alves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Rodrigues back against the cage.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Rodrigues keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodrigues gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodrigues dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alves stops a takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
#T3#
Rodrigues lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Alves pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodrigues is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4##SU#
Rodrigues stands and steps away. Alves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Romulo Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues lands a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Rodrigues's head and hops out.#CL#
Rodrigues rushes Alves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romulo Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Alves drives through and clinches with Rodrigues against the cage.
Rodrigues has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodrigues has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Alves gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Alves gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Rodrigues closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
Alves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alves throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Alves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodrigues knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Rodrigues trying to control but Alves postures up.
#SUB2#
Alves is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard. #T3#
Rodrigues keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rodrigues wants to control but Alves passes into side.
Rodrigues sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodrigues manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alves controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigues's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Alves pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rodrigues moves into range and clinches up with Alves.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rodrigues obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rodrigues has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Rodrigues on that attempt.
Rodrigues throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alves.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Alves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Alves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodrigues's guard.#ES#
Rodrigues wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Alves is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Romulo Rodrigues is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigues is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alves appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romulo Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Alves circles away.
Alves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Alves, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
#TD2#
Rodrigues tries to sprawl but Alves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Rodrigues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!
Alves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodrigues's guard. Nice work there by Alves.
#ES#
Rodrigues uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Alves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodrigues goes for a double leg but Alves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alves continues to drive forward.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Rodrigues darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Alves is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodrigues has double underhooks. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Alves lands but Rodrigues takes it in his stride.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Rodrigues fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigues off to one side.
Alves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alves wants it to stay on the feet.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues lands with a kick to the temple. Alves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Rodrigues has closed the distance and engaged Alves in a clinch.
Rodrigues throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alves blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Alves holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodrigues drops back down to his feet.
Rodrigues can't find room to land a body shot as Alves controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romulo Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodrigues 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Rodrigues!
After the fight, Romulo Rodrigues was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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