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Event:
TGC 46: Escobar vs Madog
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Amagov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rhodes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rhodes misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Amagov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Amagov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rhodes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Amagov has managed to slip his arm under Rhodes's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rhodes is tapping out! Submission win for Amagov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arbi Amagov!
During a confident post fight interview, Arbi Amagov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Randy Rhodes spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
TGC 43: Escobar v Shakhbulatov
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Daniels tries to clinch up but Rhodes circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
#CL2#
Rhodes instigates a clinch.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Rhodes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rhodes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rhodes has Daniels pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daniels manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Rhodes has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
#TD2#
Rhodes successfully pulls guard.
Rhodes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels won't allow Rhodes to get back to his feet.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Daniels isn't so interested in that idea.
Daniels trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard. #T2#
Rhodes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rhodes holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Daniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rhodes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daniels throws a hook but Rhodes blocks it.#CL2#
Rhodes rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rhodes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rhodes pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Daniels isn't so interested in that idea.
Rhodes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Daniels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes! #REVB#
Daniels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rhodes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes gets to his feet. Daniels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhodes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rhodes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Randy Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Rhodes manages to pull guard.
Rhodes wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Rhodes blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes dominated that 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.
#R2#
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhodes defends it nicely.
Rhodes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Rhodes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Rhodes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rhodes clinches. #BC2#
Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhodes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Trey Daniels has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels loses concentration momentarily and Rhodes pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Daniels crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Rhodes finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Rhodes!
Randy Rhodes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Love paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhodes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rhodes connects with a high kick.
Love swinging wildly here.
Love throws a nice looking combination but Rhodes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Love takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Love digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Rhodes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Love finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhodes's head.
Rhodes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Love works over Rhodes's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Love connects with a looping right hand.
Love scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Rhodes is rocked!
Love plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Rhodes swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Rhodes face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Love!
A very excited looking Kevin Love rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Randy Rhodes stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
TGC 32: Wangler vs Steve
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Pereira dives in and grabs Rhodes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes down on Pereira's head and hops out.
A jab from Pereira misses. #TD#
Pereira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pereira showed some decent athleticism there.
Rhodes wants to get back to full guard but Pereira has passed into side control.#SUB#
Pereira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rhodes isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Rhodes is trying to control Pereira's posture but Pereira avoids it.
Pereira trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereira working away.
Rhodes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhodes is trying to control Pereira's posture but Pereira avoids it.
Rhodes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pereira is staying active.#SUB#
Pereira is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pereira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Pereira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rhodes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Pereira tries for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well. #T3#
Rhodes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodes is trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Pereira tries for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well. #SUB#
Pereira is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes wants to control but Pereira postures up.#SUB#
Pereira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pereira moves into full mount! #T4##SUB#
Pereira working for a guillotine from mount but Rhodes is in no mood to give up.
Rhodes tries to reverse the position but Pereira maintains control.#SUB#
Pereira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rhodes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pereira has control of Rhodes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rhodes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Pereira dominated that 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.
#R2#
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mario Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pereira throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Rhodes clinches with his opponent.
Pereira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rhodes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodes fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pereira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rhodes smiles and moves away.
Pereira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pereira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a sloppy head kick and Pereira moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Rhodes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pereira, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Rhodes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pereira smiles and moves away.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Pereira wants to slow Rhodes down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Rhodes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhodes.
#CL2#
Rhodes has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Rhodes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pereira uses from the top position.
Pereira trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes trying to keep a closed guard but Pereira is proving a slippery customer.
Mario Pereira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pereira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes! #REVB##T2#
Pereira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pereira with the active half guard here but Rhodes passes nicely into side control.
Rhodes advances nicely into full mount.
Pereira tries to lock up and control but Rhodes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhodes tries to control but Pereira wriggling away.
Pereira wants to hold on but Rhodes pushes him away.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pereira is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rhodes has control of Pereira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pereira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pereira is looking to improve his position but Rhodes isn't that keen on the idea.
Rhodes controlling from the full mount.
Rhodes trying to control but Pereira is having none of it. #T4#
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.
Rhodes landing strikes from the mount.
Pereira is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Rhodes working for a guillotine from mount but Pereira is in no mood to give up.
Pereira is trying desperately to improve position.
Rhodes trying to control but Pereira is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pereira throws a right and a left that Rhodes avoids nicely.
No joy there for Pereira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Pereira. That snapped Rhodes's head back.
#CL2#
Rhodes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Pereira manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pereira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhodes defends it easily.#T1#
Rhodes cracks Pereira with a solid left hand.
Pereira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pereira wants to sweep here but Rhodes controlling him for the moment.
Rhodes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pereira is proving hard to escape from.
Rhodes trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Pereira looking to control.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rhodes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pereira has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pereira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira 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.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pereira trying to control the position.
Rhodes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pereira looking for a sweep. Not yet Pereira, not yet. #SUB#
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhodes defends well.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rhodes drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Rhodes off! Rhodes jumps back into Pereira's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pereira 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Pereira!
Mario Pereira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Randy Rhodes had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 62: Punk
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Rhodes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Rhodes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhodes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhodes tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Despite the aggression on Rhodes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Rhodes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Rhodes has been cut.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Rhodes moves out of range.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhodes counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhodes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Rhodes tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGregor.#T3#
McGregor looks to land a combination but Rhodes avoids it well.
McGregor sets himself, and Rhodes steps forward looking for the clinch! McGregor avoids it this time.
Rhodes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Rhodes throws a counter combo.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Rhodes moved out of range.
Rhodes tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.
Rhodes avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
McGregor misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Rhodes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rhodes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes has control of McGregor's left arm, preventing McGregor from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Rhodes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McGregor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Rhodes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhodes with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cj McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Rhodes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Rhodes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Rhodes knows he should have avoided that one.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Rhodes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhodes wants to counter with a clinch but McGregor pushes him away.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Rhodes avoids it well.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Rhodes avoids them all with ease. #T2#
McGregor throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Rhodes feints the counter takedown.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhodes.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
McGregor throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Cj McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Rhodes moved out of range nicely.
McGregor tries to bum rush Rhodes with a series of wild strikes but Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rhodes with the counter takedown but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhodes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cj McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor with a hook.#T4#
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhodes wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhodes.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Rhodes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Cj McGregor has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor throws the left hand but Rhodes avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj McGregor dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
McGregor misses with a right hand
and Rhodes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGregor throws a jab when Rhodes was well out of range.
Rhodes feints the counter takedown.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhodes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Rhodes avoids it well.
Rhodes feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Rhodes moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Rhodes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Rhodes counters with a left and a right that hurts McGregor! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Rhodes jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Rhodes controlling his opponent.
Oh McGregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rhodes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McGregor badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rhodes around the waist but Rhodes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rhodes is the winner by TKO! Rhodes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Rhodes!
A less than humble Randy Rhodes 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:
KAMIKAZE 59: Hot Night
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhodes shoots for a takedown but Golovkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Golovkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhodes is fending him off so far but Golovkin persists. Nope, Rhodes circles away and we're back to standing.
Golovkin with a poor takedown #CL#
and Rhodes counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhodes tries to avoid it but Golovkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhodes to the ground. Rhodes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randy Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennady Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to clinch up.
Rhodes feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Golovkin with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Rhodes shoots in and bounces Golovkin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rhodes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rhodes trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Golovkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Golovkin is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Golovkin had control of the position.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rhodes tries to stand but Golovkin is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Golovkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Rhodes pushes Golovkin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rhodes jumps guard but Golovkin turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Golovkin misses
and Rhodes counters with a straight right hand.
Rhodes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
Golovkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt - Golovkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golovkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rhodes sprawls well. He's pushed Golovkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Rhodes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Golovkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rhodes is in Golovkin's guard.#T3#
Rhodes tries to stand but Golovkin is controlling from the bottom.
Rhodes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Golovkin for as long as he can get away with.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but instead Golovkin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rhodes trying to keep a closed guard but Golovkin is proving a slippery customer.
Rhodes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Rhodes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Golovkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodes as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Rhodes clinches up with Golovkin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rhodes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Golovkin counters with a series of strikes. Rhodes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Golovkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rhodes as he avoids it easily.
Golovkin fails to land the takedown.
Rhodes fails with the takedown.
Golovkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randy Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennady Golovkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rhodes.
Golovkin's coach down at CHRISTOPHERS MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Golovkin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rhodes looks for a takedown but Golovkin sprawls well.
Golovkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Golovkin tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golovkin enables Rhodes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golovkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Randy Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom.
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Golovkin won't let him.
Rhodes trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Golovkin controls Rhodes momentarily but Rhodes frees himself.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
Golovkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Golovkin.
Rhodes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.#T3#
Rhodes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Golovkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhodes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golovkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rhodes is looking for a counter combo.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Rhodes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhodes is looking to counter the offense by Golovkin and move into the clinch.
Rhodes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golovkin swivels and escapes.
Rhodes throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golovkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Golovkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rhodes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Randy Rhodes 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Golovkin misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhodes tries to avoid it but Golovkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhodes to the ground. Rhodes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Rhodes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rhodes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes wants to take the fight to the mat but Golovkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Rhodes pulls guard effortlessly.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but Golovkin is having none of it.
Rhodes 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##T1#
Rhodes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rhodes seems to be looking for submissions.
Golovkin tries to kick Rhodes off but Rhodes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rhodes wants to take a breather but Golovkin is having none of it.
Rhodes tries to stand and escape but Golovkin is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rhodes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Golovkin.
Golovkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Golovkin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rhodes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golovkin, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Golovkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away.
Golovkin trying his best to control but Rhodes has mounted him.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rhodes lands a nice shot to the head.
Rhodes tries to control but Golovkin wriggling away.
Rhodes is really struggling to control Golovkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Randy Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes controlling from mount.
Rhodes tries to control but Golovkin wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhodes 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Rhodes!
Randy Rhodes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 55: Just Fight
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kretschmer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhodes with a poor takedown
and Kretschmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhodes shoots in and drives through. Kretschmer sprawls well.
Kretschmer scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhodes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kretschmer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kretschmer avoids it really well and circles away.
Gero Kretschmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Rhodes.
Rhodes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kretschmer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rhodes or perhaps it was just good defense by Kretschmer, which made it look bad.
Kretschmer is looking to counter punch.
Kretschmer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhodes's head.#ROC#
Rhodes is rocked!#T1#
and Kretschmer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rhodes! He's just covering up as Kretschmer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gero Kretschmer!
Gero Kretschmer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Randy Rhodes spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 43: Gain
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Cwikla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhodes with a hook.
Cwikla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhodes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cwikla is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rhodes has Cwikla up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cwikla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rhodes slows down the pace here.
Rhodes stalling in the clinch but Cwikla improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cwikla is defending well for now.
Cwikla stops a takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Rhodes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stachu Cwikla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Rhodes.#T1#
Rhodes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cwikla walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stachu Cwikla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cwikla tries to clinch there but Rhodes circles away.
Cwikla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cwikla forces Rhodes back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhodes thuds a left hand into Cwikla's body.
Cwikla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cwikla tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it. #CL2#
Rhodes rushes Cwikla and presses him up against the cage.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Cwikla manages to get underhooks.
Rhodes is pushing Cwikla up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cwikla tries a knee to the head but Rhodes blocks it.
#T2##TD2#
Rhodes successfully pulls guard.
Cwikla stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodes.#SU#
Cwikla decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rhodes, up you get!
Cwikla tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cwikla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Stachu Cwikla has been cut.
Rhodes shoots in but Cwikla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cwikla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cwikla swivels and escapes.
Cwikla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhodes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cwikla with a body shot.
Cwikla lands a jab to the nose.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Cwikla pushes him off.#T3##CL#
Cwikla moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhodes'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.
Cwikla avoiding damage as Rhodes throws knees to the body.
Rhodes wants to stall.
#TD2#
Rhodes drags the fight down to the ground.
Rhodes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cwikla is controlling him.
Cwikla would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cwikla postures up.
#T4##SU#
Cwikla decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Rhodes scores with a takedown into Cwikla's guard.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Rhodes stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Rhodes gets a double leg takedown into Cwikla's guard.
Rhodes 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. #SU2#
Rhodes gets to his feet - Cwikla follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stachu Cwikla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rhodes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cwikla's head.
Cwikla tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhodes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Cwikla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhodes's coach down at Rip Shit Riot Yoga Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhodes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cwikla misses with a straight right.
Cwikla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhodes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Cwikla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cwikla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Cwikla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stachu Cwikla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cwikla misses with a hook. Rhodes ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Rhodes dives in and scores a takedown into Cwikla's guard.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cwikla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SU2#
Rhodes stands up and waves to Cwikla to follow him. #TD2#
Rhodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rhodes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rhodes throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhodes trying to control but Cwikla is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cwikla being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodes landing with the ground and pound.
Rhodes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cwikla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Rhodes stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Rhodes is looking to clinch but Cwikla is avoiding it.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cwikla avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rhodes.
Rhodes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cwikla circles away.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt - Cwikla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Cwikla shows good takedown defense.
Rhodes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cwikla.
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Cwikla gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage.
Cwikla scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Rhodes is looking to clinch.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Rhodes with that takedown attempt.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cwikla as he jumps to the side.
Cwikla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Cwikla misses with a shot to the body
and Rhodes counters with a big head kick but Cwikla shrugs it off.
Rhodes tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cwikla wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Rhodes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stachu Cwikla's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cwikla tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Cwikla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cwikla throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes shoots in for a double leg but Cwikla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rhodes tries to clinch but Cwikla moves out of range.
Cwikla stuffs the takedown.
Stachu Cwikla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Rhodes.#TD2#
Rhodes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Cwikla has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rhodes is on him like a limpet, forcing Cwikla back against the cage.
Rhodes stalling in the clinch but Cwikla improves position.
Rhodes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cwikla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cwikla prevents it.
Rhodes tries to pull guard but Cwikla holds him up against the cage and eventually Rhodes drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Cwikla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Rhodes is trying to trip Cwikla. He has hold of a leg but Cwikla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rhodes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rhodes with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Rhodes gets to his feet. Cwikla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cwikla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cwikla tries to clinch up but Rhodes circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Rhodes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhodes trying to control but Cwikla is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rhodes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cwikla keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cwikla haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Cwikla has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cwikla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhodes.
A little feinted left hand from Cwikla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes shoots in looking for a takedown but Cwikla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhodes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rhodes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Rhodes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cwikla tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rhodes tries to control but Cwikla wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rhodes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cwikla is on top in guard.
#T4#
Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randy Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes has a closed guard, preventing Cwikla from standing up.
Rhodes working a defensive guard here.
Stachu Cwikla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Rhodes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stachu Cwikla.
I think Rhodes 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Rhodes!
In his post fight interview, Randy Rhodes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 30: Shinto
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rhodes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rhodes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wess controlling the position for now.
Wess wants to control but Rhodes is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Rhodes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Wess.
Rhodes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wess dives in for a single leg takedown but Rhodes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Rhodes gets a clinch. #T1#
Wess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rhodes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Rhodes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rhodes pushes Wess up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.
Rhodes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russ Wess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhodes circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Wess gets caught flat footed, as Rhodes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rhodes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Wess looking for a sweep. Not yet Wess, not yet.
Rhodes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wess might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wess preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhodes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Wess trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Rhodes does no damage.
Rhodes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wess.
Wess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Wess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Wess lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
A combination from Wess does no damage. #TD2#
Wess gets caught napping as Rhodes dives in and scores a takedown. Wess manages to retain guard.
Rhodes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Wess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wess is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhodes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhodes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Rhodes moves into the clinch successfully.
Wess tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Rhodes drags the fight down to the ground.
Randy Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Rhodes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhodes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wess's waist but Wess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhodes off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Rhodes as Wess shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russ Wess is winning the standup battle so far.
Wess misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wess with a body shot.#T1#
Wess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhodes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wess throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Rhodes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wess lands with a slapping head kick.
Rhodes dives in and grabs Wess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wess pushes down on Rhodes's head and hops out.
Wess feinted with a counter takedown.
Russ Wess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhodes.
Wess misses the body punch
and Rhodes counters with a big head kick but Wess shrugs it off. #CL2#
Rhodes moves into range and clinches up with Wess.
Wess is pressed up against the cage. Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wess down to the mat. Wess avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhodes.#T2#
A head kick by Wess misses #CL2#
and Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Rhodes prevents Wess from breaking the clinch.
Wess drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wess scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Wess breaks from the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Rhodes gets caught flat footed, as Wess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rhodes kicks Wess off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Wess gets tackled into the cage by Rhodes. Rhodes maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rhodes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wess closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhodes circles away.
Wess misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Rhodes drives through and clinches with Wess against the cage.
Rhodes prevents Wess from breaking the clinch.
Wess is trying to break the clinch but Rhodes is controlling him.#TD2#
Rhodes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wess is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#T4##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rhodes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rhodes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wess fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Wess as Rhodes shoots in.#CL2#
Rhodes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Wess has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rhodes uses from the top position.
Wess knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhodes on the ground.
Wess trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rhodes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wess manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rhodes has Wess in his guard.#REVR#
Rhodes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wess tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhodes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Rhodes pushes Wess up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodes is trying to break the clinch but Wess is controlling him.#BC#
Wess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wess moves out of range as Rhodes throws a body kick.
Russ Wess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wess looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wess tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it. #TD#
Wess bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Rhodes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wess darts in looking for a takedown but Rhodes gets double underhooks and turns Wess into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wess shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rhodes but Rhodes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rhodes wants to counter with a clinch but Wess pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rhodes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wess to the ground. Rhodes is now in Wess's guard.#T1#
Rhodes stands up over Wess, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Wess has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rhodes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhodes stays in close to Wess's body and controls the position.
Rhodes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wess's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rhodes lands a couple of digs.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhodes is working Wess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhodes is working Wess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Rhodes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Rhodes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wess.
#CL2#
Rhodes has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Rhodes manages to pull guard.
Rhodes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rhodes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Randy Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rhodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wess has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodes has managed to get both his arms back between Wess's legs - danger averted.
Russ Wess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Rhodes!
Randy Rhodes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhodes throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Miller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rhodes to the ground. Miller is now in Rhodes's guard.
Rhodes trying to control the position.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Rhodes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rhodes manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Rhodes's guard.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rhodes, up you get!
Rhodes shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rhodes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miller tries to counter by clinching up but Rhodes breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miller lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Rhodes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Miller is pushing down on Rhodes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhodes is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller is pressing down on Rhodes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhodes is holding on for now.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhodes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Rhodes trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
#SUB#
Miller is trying for a kimura here. Rhodes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Miller wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Miller!
Nick Miller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Randy Rhodes stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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