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Event:
B32: Ban Gbus v Wilder 2
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigues dives in for a single leg takedown but Abdullah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Abdullah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Abdullah is predictable there #TD#
and Rodrigues counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdullah's head.
Rodrigues wants to advance to full mount but Abdullah doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Abdullah keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Abdullah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Rodrigues avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Abdullah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodrigues trying to control but Abdullah is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues throws a strike but Abdullah rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Abdullah forces his way into half guard.
Rodrigues is staying active underneath Abdullah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abdullah is looking to stall here but Rodrigues recovers full guard.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Rodrigues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abdullah wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Abdullah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abdullah manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rodrigues looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodrigues defends well.#T4#
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Rodrigues controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Assad Abdullah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Abdullah throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abdullah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigues or perhaps it was just good defense by Abdullah, which made it look bad.
Rodrigues looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdullah is fending him off so far but Rodrigues persists. Nope, Abdullah circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Abdullah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdullah is in Rodrigues's guard.
Abdullah 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodrigues is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Abdullah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Abdullah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Assad Abdullah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah preventing the sweep.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdullah on the ground.#SUB2#
Abdullah drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Abdullah off! Abdullah jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.
Abdullah passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigues tries to roll over but Abdullah keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Abdullah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abdullah is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Abdullah wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abdullah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues is looking to control Abdullah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigues avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Abdullah is looking for a kimura but Rodrigues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdullah to get the leverage.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues trying to control from the bottom.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Abdullah trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
Rodrigues wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Abdullah maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodrigues could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Abdullah has cracked it and Rodrigues is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Abdullah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Assad Abdullah!
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Event:
Bushido 28: Orton vs. Rottwel
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wendell but Wendell pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Wendell has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Wendell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wendell lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Wendell lands a shot to the body.
Wendell lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wendell.
Wendell prevents the takedown attempt.
Wendell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wendell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Wendell turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues can't get the takedown.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Wendell presses Rodrigues against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Wendell.
Wendell lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Wendell gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wendell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wendell lands with a left to the head.
Wendell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Wendell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards. #ROC2#
Rodrigues is rocked!
Wendell gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Rodrigues is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wendell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wendell lands a left hand.
Rodrigues definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wendell throws a head punch that misses.
Wendell dips a shoulder and cracks Rodrigues with a mighty uppercut! Rodrigues falls back against the ropes and Wendell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rodrigues is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wendell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Wendell!
A less than humble Matt Wendell 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:
QFC Tournament 693 Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigues tries for a takedown but Hope Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rodrigues is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hope Jr's half guard.
Rodrigues controlling the action here.
It looks like Rodrigues 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope Jr wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
#T1#
Rodrigues is taking a breather. Hope Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hope Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rodrigues wants to pass the guard but Hope Jr is defending well.
Rodrigues is taking a breather. Hope Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hope Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hope Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Rodrigues gets a double leg takedown into Hope Jr's guard.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodrigues controls the position. #SU2#
Rodrigues decides to stand back up. Rodrigues steps back and let's Hope Jr get back to his feet.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hope Jr has knocked Rodrigues down with a huge combo! Hope Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Rodrigues back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rodrigues is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Rodrigues has been cut.#TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodrigues showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodrigues is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Rodrigues wants to take a breather but Hope Jr is having none of it.
Rodrigues prevents Hope Jr from standing back up.
Rodrigues sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura but Hope Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigues to get the leverage.
Rodrigues looks winded!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hope Jr manages to get to full guard.
Hope Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Hope Jr decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Rodrigues bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope Jr keeps working.
Rodrigues prevents Hope Jr from escaping the position.
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 Billy Hope Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Rodrigues's cut.
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#
Hope Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hope Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodrigues leaves his chin hanging out and Hope Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rodrigues crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Hope Jr!
Billy Hope Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 693 Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Calito scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Calito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodrigues sneaks back into half guard.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Calito is controlling the position.
Rodrigues looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodrigues holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
Rodrigues is still trying to improve position.
Rodrigues managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Rodrigues looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Calito has picked Rodrigues up and slammed him! Rodrigues can't keep hold of the triangle and Calito manages to pass to side control!
Calito laying and praying for a moment but Rodrigues takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calito is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calito tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigues defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Calito is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calito is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Calito moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues.
Rodrigues wants a takedown but no success here.
Calito prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Rodrigues is working for takedown but Calito is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fernando Calito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Rodrigues.#TD#
Calito manages to pull guard.
Calito tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Calito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodrigues missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Calito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigues showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Calito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Calito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calito showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodrigues wants to stand back up but Calito manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Calito dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Calito drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calito looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Calito trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues stands and throws Calito's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Rodrigues is trying to get an arm triangle but Calito is defending well.
Calito is looking to reverse the position.
Calito throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Calito is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calito wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rodrigues tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rodrigues has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.#ES#
Calito bucks up and throws Rodrigues to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T3##TD#
Calito dives in and scores a takedown into Rodrigues's guard.
Rodrigues is pulling down on Calito's head. It's preventing any offense from Calito, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for a triangle here. Calito is fighting it but it looks tight! Rodrigues pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Calito is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Rodrigues!
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