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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Westmoreland shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Westmoreland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westmoreland but Westmoreland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westmoreland doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Westmoreland tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Westmoreland instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Westmoreland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Westmoreland avoids it with no problem.
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Westmoreland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Westmoreland misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Westmoreland with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a left to the body.
Westmoreland is breathing heavily.
Westmoreland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that Westmoreland semi-blocks.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Westmoreland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Westmoreland tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Westmoreland up against the cage.
Westmoreland takes a shot to the head.
Westmoreland is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Westmoreland walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Westmoreland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Westmoreland wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
#T2#
Westmoreland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westmoreland is trying to push Rodriguez away but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodriguez prevents Westmoreland from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to take the fight to the mat but Westmoreland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodriguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Westmoreland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westmoreland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Westmoreland misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Westmoreland shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Westmoreland tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL2#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Westmoreland is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Westmoreland's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Westmoreland won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet. #T4#
Westmoreland 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.
Westmoreland wants to stand and escape but instead Rodriguez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez prevents Westmoreland from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Westmoreland throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriguez escapes and throws Westmoreland's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Rodriguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Westmoreland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Westmoreland clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobias Westmoreland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Westmoreland misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Westmoreland darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Westmoreland throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westmoreland tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westmoreland.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Westmoreland scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Westmoreland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westmoreland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Westmoreland.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez leaves Westmoreland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Westmoreland tries to clinch up
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westmoreland tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Westmoreland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
A nice combination there by Rodriguez.
#ROC2#
Westmoreland is rocked!#CL2#
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Oh Westmoreland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westmoreland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
Westmoreland seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez keeps control of Westmoreland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Westmoreland walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Westmoreland tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westmoreland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Westmoreland looks to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a huge head kick that drops Westmoreland! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Foote throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Foote throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foote.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Foote's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foote jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Foote lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foote.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Foote.
Foote lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriguez at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Foote as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foote.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Foote.
Foote misses with a double jab.
Foote avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Foote.
Foote throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Foote.
Shelby Foote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Foote displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Foote.
Foote throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Foote scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Foote misses the target.
Foote thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foote.
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Foote avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foote continues to drive forward.#T2#
Foote scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a front kick aimed at Foote's knee but Foote avoids it well.
Foote with a nice cross.
Foote pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Foote lands with a cross.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foote connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Foote misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Foote circles away and keeps his distance.
Foote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foote lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
Foote connects with the punch.
Foote pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Foote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Foote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Foote thuds his right hand into Rodriguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Foote.
Foote scores with a three punch combo!
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foote tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foote connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Foote.
A shot to the liver by Foote. Beautiful body shot.
Foote is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Foote.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foote connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Foote bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodriguez's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Foote.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Foote can pounce on him.
Foote fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodriguez in the body.
Foote throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Foote moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foote!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foote lands with a straight right. Rodriguez didn't see that one coming.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Foote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Foote lands with a right hand.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Foote lands a jab.
Foote stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Foote is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Foote stuffs the takedown.
Foote lands a jab to the nose.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foote pinned against the cage. Foote gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foote darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Foote stuffs the takedown.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foote tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foote to the ground. Foote escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foote lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Foote sprawls well.
Foote throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Foote lands a jab to the nose.
Corey Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Foote lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
Foote thuds his right hand into Rodriguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foote ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foote scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Foote. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foote.
Foote lands with a cross.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Foote sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foote explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Foote.
Shelby Foote is winning the standup battle so far.
Foote lands with a slapping head kick.
Foote cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foote lands with a thumping leg kick.
Foote lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left and a right from Foote both land. Nice combination.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Foote moved away.
Foote throws a one two combo.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Foote.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foote.
Foote buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Foote.
Foote lands a nice looking body shot.
Foote scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Foote's head back.
Foote misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Foote tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foote swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodriguez.
Foote scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Foote is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rodriguez.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Foote.
Foote looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foote is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Foote cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foote!
Foote lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foote's waist but Foote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Foote moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Foote.
Foote connects with a solid leg kick.
Foote connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foote keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Foote tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Foote throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Foote.
Foote lands an overhand right.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foote connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Foote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Foote stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Foote moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Foote throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Foote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Foote lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriguez's head back.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Foote.
Foote catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foote.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foote defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Foote into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Foote. Rodriguez shrugs it off though.
Jab, jab by Foote - just one landing.
Foote scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Foote lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Foote.
Foote misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Foote manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foote feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Foote counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Foote to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foote cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Foote moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foote connects with a looping right hand.
Foote connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodriguez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foote - the referee stops the clock and Rodriguez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foote. Rodriguez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foote stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Foote lands a nice shot to the body.
Foote cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foote scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Foote keeps it at a distance.
Foote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foote chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foote lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foote.
Foote lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Rodriguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foote.
Foote swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy left from Foote finds it's target.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foote lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foote.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foote scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Foote with a nice cross.
Foote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foote cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foote connects with a jab.
Foote lands with a right hand.
Foote throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Foote lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foote.
Foote scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Foote jabs Rodriguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foote throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corey Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foote throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foote 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Swingewood scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Corey Rodriguez has been cut.
Swingewood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swingewood off to one side.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Swingewood defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Swingewood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Swingewood thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Swingewood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Swingewood wants to counter with a clinch but Rodriguez pushes him away.#CL2#
Swingewood clinches.
Swingewood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Swingewood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swingewood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a two punch combo.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Swingewood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Swingewood is controlling him. #T1#
Swingewood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Swingewood wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Swingewood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Swingewood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swingewood works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swingewood wanted to stand there but Rodriguez had control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Swingewood is pushing down on Rodriguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Swingewood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swingewood controlling the pace.
Swingewood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
Swingewood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swingewood is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swingewood.
Swingewood fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Swingewood as Rodriguez shoots in.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Swingewood tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swingewood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Rodriguez pushes Swingewood up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swingewood walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Swingewood counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Swingewood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swingewood off to one side.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swingewood.
Swingewood throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Swingewood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Swingewood looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Swingewood just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swingewood as he jumps to the side.
Swingewood is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Swingewood doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Swingewood swinging wildly here.
Swingewood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Rodriguez forces Swingewood back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Swingewood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Swingewood.
Swingewood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Nice sprawl there from Swingewood as Rodriguez shoots in.#CL2#
Swingewood darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.#BC#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swingewood fails with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Swingewood moves into the clinch.#T1#
Swingewood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Swingewood leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swingewood tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Swingewood drags the fight down to the ground.
Rodriguez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swingewood is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swingewood holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Swingewood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Swingewood has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swingewood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Swingewood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Swingewood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Swingewood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swingewood trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Swingewood preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Swingewood sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swingewood keeps Rodriguez at a distance using the push kick.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Swingewood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Swingewood looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Swingewood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swingewood tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Swingewood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodriguez pushes Swingewood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Swingewood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rodriguez forces Swingewood back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez'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.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swingewood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeps control of Swingewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swingewood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Swingewood throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Swingewood looks to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Swingewood. Swingewood gets slowly back to his feet.
Swingewood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swingewood stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Swingewood gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
Swingewood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corey Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swingewood swivels and escapes.
Aaron Swingewood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swingewood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swingewood.
Swingewood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Swingewood or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
A big left from Swingewood misses.
Swingewood tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Swingewood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Swingewood throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Rodriguez counters by clinching up.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Swingewood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Rodriguez pulls guard.
Swingewood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swingewood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Swingewood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Swingewood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swingewood trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Swingewood is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swingewood throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swingewood shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swingewood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swingewood 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aaron Swingewood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Westmoreland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Westmoreland darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Westmoreland into the cage. #CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Westmoreland tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Westmoreland tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Westmoreland is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Westmoreland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriguez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Westmoreland controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Westmoreland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Westmoreland throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Westmoreland has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westmoreland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Westmoreland's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Westmoreland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriguez postures up in Westmoreland's guard and throws a big left but Westmoreland blocks it.
Westmoreland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Rodriguez stands up and waves to Westmoreland to follow him.
Westmoreland fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Westmoreland.#T3#
Westmoreland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Westmoreland is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Westmoreland down to the mat. Westmoreland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Westmoreland shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Westmoreland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Rodriguez has Westmoreland up against the cage in a clinch.
Westmoreland misses with an elbow strike.
Westmoreland throws an elbow that misses.
Westmoreland taking a breather. #BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westmoreland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.#T4#
Westmoreland fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Westmoreland tries to counter by clinching up but Rodriguez breaks away and moves out of range.
Westmoreland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westmoreland is breathing heavily.
Westmoreland fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Westmoreland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westmoreland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez clobbers Westmoreland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westmoreland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body punch.
Westmoreland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
Westmoreland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westmoreland fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Westmoreland back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westmoreland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Westmoreland jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Westmoreland around his waist. Westmoreland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks an elbow strike.#T1##TD2#
Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Westmoreland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez is concentrating on defense, preventing Westmoreland from advancing position.
Westmoreland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodriguez's head. #T2#
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez is controlling Westmoreland's posture.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Westmoreland wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Westmoreland wants to get up but he can't break Rodriguez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rodriguez leaves Westmoreland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westmoreland sets himself, and Rodriguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Westmoreland avoids it this time.
Rodriguez leaves Westmoreland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westmoreland moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez is looking for the big counter here.
Westmoreland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Westmoreland shakes him off and moves away.
Westmoreland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Westmoreland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westmoreland pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodriguez.
No luck for Westmoreland with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Westmoreland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Westmoreland gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Westmoreland has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Westmoreland sprawls well.
Westmoreland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rodriguez forces Westmoreland back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez shoots in but Westmoreland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westmoreland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Corey Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westmoreland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westmoreland shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westmoreland doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
A head kick by Westmoreland misses
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Westmoreland backing up. Westmoreland nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Westmoreland dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Tobias Westmoreland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Westmoreland.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Westmoreland jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Westmoreland keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Westmoreland controlling the position.
Westmoreland wants to improve his position but instead Rodriguez has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Westmoreland has his hands clasped together around Rodriguez's back. He's all about the action.
Westmoreland is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Westmoreland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriguez's back!
Rodriguez wants to escape the position.
Westmoreland misses with punches from the back. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Westmoreland tries to keep control of the position but Rodriguez is staying busy.
Good control from Westmoreland.
Rodriguez just trying to survive but Westmoreland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodriguez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Westmoreland thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Corey Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westmoreland has the hooks in. Rodriguez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Westmoreland biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4##SUB#
Rodriguez showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Westmoreland is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodriguez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Westmoreland missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westmoreland avoiding Rodriguez 's attempts to control his hands.
Westmoreland trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Westmoreland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hussainzada shoots in and bounces Rodriguez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Hussainzada postures up.
Hussainzada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussainzada stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position.
Hussainzada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Hussainzada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Hussainzada is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hussainzada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hussainzada stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hussainzada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Hussainzada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hussainzada is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hussainzada has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Hussainzada tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Hussainzada drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hussainzada after a bit of a struggle.
Hussainzada jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hussainzada is keeping busy.
Hussainzada misses with some punches.
Hussainzada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shahwali Hussainzada.#T3#
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Hussainzada is controlling the position.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hussainzada.
#TD#
Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
Hussainzada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hussainzada tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling from the bottom.
Hussainzada throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hussainzada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hussainzada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Hussainzada has an active guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass into half guard.
Hussainzada is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hussainzada tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
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 Corey Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hussainzada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Hussainzada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hussainzada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hussainzada somewhat.#CL2#
Hussainzada clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
Hussainzada trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Hussainzada is controlling him. #T1##ES#
Rodriguez pushes Hussainzada off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hussainzada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hussainzada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussainzada can do to turn this around?
Hussainzada dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Hussainzada's head and hops out.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shahwali Hussainzada.#TD2#
Hussainzada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hussainzada wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #T2#
Hussainzada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussainzada's guard. #REVR#
Hussainzada controlling Rodriguez's posture. #ES2#
Hussainzada has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rodriguez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussainzada goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Hussainzada sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Hussainzada moves into the clinch.#T3#
Hussainzada tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hussainzada tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussainzada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hussainzada is looking to control Rodriguez's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussainzada has his back to the cage.
Hussainzada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Hussainzada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hussainzada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussainzada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hussainzada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
Hussainzada is breathing heavily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hussainzada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussainzada wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
#TD#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Hussainzada trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Hussainzada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussainzada connects with a couple of short punches.
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 Corey Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hussainzada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez 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.
Hussainzada looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hussainzada wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Hussainzada working a defensive guard but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez prevents Hussainzada from improving his position.#T1#
Hussainzada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Hussainzada is having none of it.
Hussainzada keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hussainzada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hussainzada is trying to control but can't.
Hussainzada is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hussainzada wanted to stand there but Rodriguez had control of the position. #SUB#
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussainzada defends it easily.
Hussainzada trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hussainzada tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Hussainzada looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rodriguez passes Hussainzada's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hussainzada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Hussainzada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Rodriguez prevents Hussainzada from improving his position.
Hussainzada is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Hussainzada wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Hussainzada is defending well.
Hussainzada is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodriguez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
McCafferty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
McCafferty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCafferty but McCafferty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCafferty throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCafferty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCafferty is looking to clinch.
McCafferty dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCafferty tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCafferty defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push McCafferty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCafferty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCafferty tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily#CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCafferty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
McCafferty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCafferty closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. McCafferty pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McCafferty is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez stalks McCafferty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCafferty's face. McCafferty staggers backwards, shaken.
McCafferty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but McCafferty avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez scores with a head kick. McCafferty tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez moves out of range as McCafferty throws a body kick.
McCafferty swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez wants to counter with a clinch but McCafferty pushes him away.#CL2#
Rodriguez forces McCafferty back against the cage and clinches.
McCafferty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCafferty is defending well.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
McCafferty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCafferty.
McCafferty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCafferty shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed McCafferty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Rodriguez forces McCafferty back against the cage and clinches.
McCafferty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow. #TD2#
Rodriguez pulls guard.
McCafferty trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but McCafferty is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but McCafferty defends it easily.
McCafferty throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rodriguez won't allow McCafferty to sweep him here.
Rodriguez stays in close to McCafferty's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sean McCafferty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Corey Rodriguez has been cut.
A nice combination there by McCafferty.
McCafferty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCafferty shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rodriguez forces McCafferty back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rodriguez pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCafferty wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but McCafferty postures up.
Rodriguez is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCafferty wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #SUB#
McCafferty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriguez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriguez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
McCafferty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez won't allow McCafferty to sweep him here.
McCafferty 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.#T3#
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
McCafferty can't get the takedown.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCafferty prevents it.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from McCafferty.
McCafferty jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCafferty.
Rodriguez wants to counter with a clinch but McCafferty pushes him away.#T4##CL2#
McCafferty tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCafferty has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCafferty walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches McCafferty up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCafferty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corey Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
McCafferty darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents McCafferty from breaking the clinch.
McCafferty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for McCafferty to work.
Rodriguez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCafferty's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCafferty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
McCafferty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCafferty sets himself, and Rodriguez steps forward looking for the clinch! McCafferty avoids it this time.
McCafferty closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. McCafferty pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean McCafferty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
McCafferty moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
McCafferty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from McCafferty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCafferty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCafferty goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.
Corey Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCafferty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodriguez can pounce on him.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but McCafferty shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch. #T2#
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
McCafferty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
McCafferty dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on McCafferty's head and hops out.
McCafferty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but McCafferty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCafferty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCafferty. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCafferty. #CL2#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is pressed up against the cage. McCafferty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodriguez down to the mat. Rodriguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCafferty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCafferty wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes McCafferty back into the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCafferty has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCafferty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCafferty fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rodriguez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McCafferty regains guard immediately.
McCafferty is wriggling around but Rodriguez manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Al Shazlee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Shazlee.#CL2#
Al Shazlee moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Shazlee to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Al Shazlee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Rodriguez pulls guard.
Al Shazlee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Al Shazlee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Al Shazlee postures up.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Shazlee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Shazlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Al Shazlee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Shazlee sprawls well. Al Shazlee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rodriguez is not content to let Al Shazlee control the position. #T3#
Al Shazlee tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Al Shazlee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Al Shazlee.#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.
The ground and pound from Al Shazlee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Al Shazlee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his head.
Rodriguez striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Al Shazlee wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his arm.
Rodriguez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Al Shazlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Al Shazlee trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Al Shazlee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al Shazlee tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Shazlee doesn't seem phased though.
Al Shazlee is looking to clinch.
Al Shazlee gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Al Shazlee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Al Shazlee being controlled against the cage.
Al Shazlee is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Shazlee is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Al Shazlee wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Al Shazlee jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Al Shazlee around his waist. Al Shazlee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Al Shazlee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Al Shazlee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Al Shazlee stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Al Shazlee jumps guard and drags Rodriguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Shazlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Shazlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Shazlee is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but Al Shazlee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Al Shazlee is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control.
Al Shazlee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Al Shazlee is controlling him. #T3#
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Al Shazlee from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rodriguez.#CL2#
Al Shazlee moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Al Shazlee has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Al Shazlee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Shazlee is defending well.#T4#
Al Shazlee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Shazlee looking to stall.
Al Shazlee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Al Shazlee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Al Shazlee's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Shazlee is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Shazlee down to the mat. Al Shazlee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Al Shazlee against the cage.
Al Shazlee tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 Corey Rodriguez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Shazlee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Al Shazlee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Al Shazlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Rodriguez keeping his opponent close.
Al Shazlee trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Al Shazlee tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Al Shazlee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rodriguez to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Al Shazlee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Shazlee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Al Shazlee's leg. Al Shazlee is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Shazlee.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Shazlee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Shazlee swivels and escapes.
Al Shazlee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Shazlee somewhat.
Al Shazlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##TD2#
Al Shazlee dives in and scores a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Al Shazlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard but Al Shazlee passes into half guard.
Al Shazlee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Al Shazlee. #T4#
Al Shazlee trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Al Shazlee is controlling him well.
Al Shazlee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodriguez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Shazlee fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Shazlee goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Al Shazlee. Al Shazlee maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Al Shazlee's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Al Shazlee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Shazlee 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Al Shazlee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Shazlee sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Al Shazlee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Al Shazlee wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriguez is not content to let Al Shazlee control the position.
Al Shazlee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Shazlee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Al Shazlee thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Al Shazlee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Al Shazlee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Shazlee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Shazlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Al Shazlee trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Shazlee. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Shazlee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Shazlee is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Al Shazlee circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Al Shazlee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Al Shazlee in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Al Shazlee stands up and beckons Rodriguez to his feet. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Al Shazlee feints the counter takedown.
Al Shazlee fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Shazlee trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez controlling Al Shazlee's posture. #T4#
Al Shazlee throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Shazlee trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Shazlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Shazlee controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Al Shazlee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Al Shazlee is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Al Shazlee's body. Al Shazlee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Shazlee throws a head kick that misses.
Al Shazlee slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Al Shazlee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Al Shazlee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Al Shazlee avoids it well and moves away.
Al Shazlee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Shazlee looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Shazlee or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez cracks Al Shazlee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Shazlee prevents it.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez tries a knee to the head but Al Shazlee blocks it.
Al Shazlee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Al Shazlee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Al Shazlee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Al Shazlee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Shazlee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Shazlee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
#BC#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corey Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Shazlee dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Al Shazlee is breathing heavily.
Al Shazlee stuffs the takedown.
Corey Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Shazlee shoots and misses
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Shazlee shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Shazlee leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Shazlee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Al Shazlee up against the cage.
Al Shazlee wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez keeps control of Al Shazlee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez is struggling to control the position.
Al Shazlee has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Al Shazlee wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
Al Shazlee can't break the clinch.
Al Shazlee is trying to break free.
Al Shazlee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Shazlee is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents Al Shazlee from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Shazlee can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Shazlee fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Shazlee misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his head.
Rodriguez is letting Al Shazlee control him for a moment.
Al Shazlee tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Shazlee working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Al Shazlee is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Al Shazlee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Al Shazlee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Shazlee happy to just control the position for now.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodriguez as he avoids it easily.
Al Shazlee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Shazlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Shazlee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a takedown but Al Shazlee is quick to defend against it.
Al Shazlee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rodriguez forces Al Shazlee back against the cage and clinches.
Al Shazlee tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Shazlee drops back down to his feet.
Corey Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Shazlee.
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Shazlee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Shazlee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Al Shazlee is looking to land body kicks.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez scores with a head kick. Al Shazlee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Al Shazlee.
Al Shazlee tries to clinch up.
Al Shazlee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Shazlee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Al Shazlee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Al Shazlee manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Al Shazlee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Shazlee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Shazlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Shazlee moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Al Shazlee closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Al Shazlee pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Shazlee sprawls and moves away.
Al Shazlee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Al Shazlee shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Shazlee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Al Shazlee manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Al Shazlee sprawls well.
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 Corey Rodriguez.
I think Rodriguez 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Babigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Babigan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Babigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Babigan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babigan.
Babigan misses with the combination.
Babigan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babigan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babigan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babigan scores with a three punch combo!
Babigan misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Babigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Babigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Babigan is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling him.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babigan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Babigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Babigan looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez wants to counter with a clinch but Babigan pushes him away.
Babigan stuffs the takedown.
Al Babigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Babigan gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
Babigan misses with the combination.
Babigan is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Babigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babigan pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Babigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Babigan throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Babigan fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Babigan is avoiding it.
Babigan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Babigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Babigan as Rodriguez shoots in.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babigan pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babigan as he avoids it easily.
Babigan throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babigan fails to land with a series of punches.
Babigan throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babigan throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Babigan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Babigan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Babigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Babigan shows good takedown defense.
Babigan misses with a double jab.
A combination from Babigan does no damage.
Babigan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Al Babigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a combination. Babigan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babigan circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Babigan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babigan throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babigan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Babigan backs up against the cage.
Babigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Babigan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Babigan.
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Babigan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Babigan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez delivers a nice body kick.
Babigan throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Babigan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Babigan.
Al Babigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babigan stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.
Babigan swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babigan throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Babigan motions for Rodriguez to come forward. Babigan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez digs a good body shot into Babigan's ribs.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Babigan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Babigan looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Babigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Babigan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Babigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Babigan is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Babigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Babigan.
Babigan throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Babigan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Babigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez taking a breather. #BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Babigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez throws a counter combo.
Good work by Rodriguez as he checks the leg kick.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Babigan avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babigan smiles and moves away.
Babigan tries to land a leg kick but Rodriguez saw it coming and moves away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Babigan circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Babigan.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.
A left and a right from Babigan both land. Nice combination.
Babigan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Babigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babigan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Babigan misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babigan. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Babigan avoids it easily.
Rodriguez shoots in but Babigan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Babigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Babigan misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Babigan against the cage.
Babigan can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Babigan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Babigan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Babigan. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Babigan tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babigan misses with a double jab.
Babigan throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodriguez feints a jab promting Babigan to slip. Rodriguez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Babigan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Babigan circles away.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Babigan misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez throws a series of strikes that have Babigan backpedaling.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babigan sprawls well. Babigan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Babigan. Those never looked like landing.
Babigan misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Babigan tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babigan has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babigan avoids it.
Babigan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Babigan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Babigan throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Babigan stuffs the takedown.
Al Babigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Babigan throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Babigan, which made it look bad.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Babigan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Babigan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Babigan continues to drive forward.
Some wild striking there from Babigan.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Babigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Babigan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Babigan shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Babigan gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
A nice combination there by Babigan.
Babigan throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Babigan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Babigan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Babigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Babigan moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Rodriguez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Babigan looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babigan tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Babigan sets himself, and Rodriguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Babigan avoids it this time.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Corey Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Babigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babigan walks away with a smile on his face. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Babigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babigan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Babigan!
An out of breath Al Babigan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Doumbe.
Doumbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up with Doumbe and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Doumbe avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Doumbe tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doumbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doumbe sets himself, and Rodriguez steps forward looking for the clinch! Doumbe avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doumbe tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doumbe to the ground. Doumbe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez stuns Doumbe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez avoiding damage.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doumbe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyriac Doumbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.#T1#
Doumbe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doumbe with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Corey Rodriguez has been cut.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doumbe has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Rodriguez decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez is controlling Doumbe's posture.
Doumbe controlling from the top position. #T2#
Doumbe postures up.
Doumbe stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doumbe passes into half guard.
Doumbe is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Doumbe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Doumbe trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Doumbe stops Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Doumbe as Rodriguez shoots in.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doumbe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doumbe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doumbe throws the kick towards the body but Rodriguez avoids it.
Doumbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Doumbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doumbe is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Doumbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doumbe but Doumbe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corey Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Doumbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Doumbe with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyriac Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Doumbe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doumbe tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Doumbe dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Rodriguez pushes Doumbe up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Doumbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doumbe prevents it.
Doumbe is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Doumbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doumbe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Doumbe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Doumbe back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doumbe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.
Doumbe tries to clinch up.
Cyriac Doumbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doumbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doumbe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Doumbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Doumbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doumbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doumbe somewhat.
Doumbe throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Doumbe stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez effectively controlling the action here.
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!#TD2#
Rodriguez gets control of Doumbe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Doumbe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doumbe wants it to stay on the feet.
Doumbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Doumbe counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Doumbe to acknowledge the strikes.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doumbe doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Doumbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rodriguez jumps into guard, dragging Doumbe to the mat.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Doumbe sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Doumbe postures up.
Doumbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Doumbe from controlling successfully.
Doumbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Doumbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Doumbe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doumbe jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Doumbe around his waist. Doumbe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyriac Doumbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rodriguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doumbe's defenses.
Doumbe fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
Rodriguez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doumbe is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Rodriguez wants to control the position but Doumbe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Doumbe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doumbe controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Doumbe up against the cage.
Doumbe tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Doumbe drops back down to his feet.
Doumbe can't get the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doumbe leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
Cyriac Doumbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Rodriguez has picked Doumbe up - he's going for a ride! Rodriguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for El Selwady with that takedown attempt. #CL#
El Selwady rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but El Selwady has the dominant position.
El Selwady tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but El Selwady won't allow it.
#BC#
El Selwady manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
El Selwady wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Aziz El Selwady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Selwady taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
El Selwady controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
El Selwady wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Selwady controls the pace.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Selwady controlling from the top position. #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.
El Selwady wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Selwady darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns El Selwady into the cage.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
El Selwady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
El Selwady has managed to clinch.
El Selwady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but El Selwady has double underhooks. #T3#
El Selwady is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
El Selwady is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez misses with a knee to the head.
El Selwady tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but El Selwady keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
El Selwady gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rodriguez has one foot on El Selwady's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Selwady avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
El Selwady was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez lands a jab-cross combination.
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!#CL#
El Selwady moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
El Selwady using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodriguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets control of El Selwady's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
El Selwady wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Selwady looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but El Selwady defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! El Selwady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
El Selwady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
El Selwady is looking for a kimura here.
El Selwady wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
El Selwady is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Selwady to get the leverage. #SUB#
El Selwady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
El Selwady seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
El Selwady is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
El Selwady is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Selwady is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
El Selwady controlling the action here.
El Selwady knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
El Selwady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
El Selwady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez is looking for the big counter here.
El Selwady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Selwady defends it nicely.
El Selwady looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
El Selwady has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
El Selwady tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch. #TD#
Rodriguez gets caught napping as El Selwady dives in and scores a takedown. Rodriguez manages to retain guard.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
El Selwady is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a kimura here. El Selwady looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rodriguez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wants to clinch#TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hernandez tries to kick Rodriguez off in order to stand up. Rodriguez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rodriguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rodriguez landing a few strikes. #SU2#
Rodriguez stands up.
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Rodriguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.#T2#
Hernandez trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Rodriguez moves into full mount! Hernandez won't be happy about that!
Rodriguez content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rodriguez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriguez lands with some strikes.
Rodriguez lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Rodriguez controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hernandez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hernandez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Hernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriguez controls the position.
Hernandez trying to control the hands but Rodriguez breaks the grip.
Rodriguez lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hernandez hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hernandez misses with a double jab
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Hernandez counters with a good low kick that Rodriguez was not able to check.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
Tiger Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rodriguez decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Rodriguez has picked Hernandez up - he's going for a ride! Rodriguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rodriguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Rodriguez not doing much here.
#T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriguez is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Rodriguez passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Rodriguez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rodriguez landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Hernandez tries to improve his position but instead Rodriguez has taken his back!
Hernandez covers up after that shot from Rodriguez.
Hernandez is taking damage to the body and head.
I really don't envy Hernandez right now.
Hernandez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriguez.
Can Hernandez hold on?! Rodriguez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hernandez can't escape the position.
Hernandez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good control from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hernandez eats them both and turns towards Rodriguez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Rodriguez has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hernandez is defending well for now.
Hernandez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
Rodriguez looks up at the clock and then as Hernandez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rodriguez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rodriguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Rodriguez decides to stand back up. Rodriguez steps back and let's Hernandez get back to his feet.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez. #T2#
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Rodriguez pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rodriguez jumps guard.
Rodriguez has control of Hernandez's left arm, preventing Hernandez from doing any damage.
Rodriguez 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.
Hernandez trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard. #REVB##T3#
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez working a defensive guard but Rodriguez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Corey Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Rodriguez stands up and beckons Hernandez to his feet.
Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Tiger Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez stalling against the cage.
Hernandez has Rodriguez pushed against the cage.#T4#
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Rodriguez jumps guard.
Rodriguez trying to strike off his back.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rodriguez has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rodriguez pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hernandez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corey Rodriguez!
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