Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 66 - Reilly Vs Sight
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Dacre closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dacre breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dacre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dacre 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. Dacre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rodriguez enables Dacre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rodriguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dacre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dacre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dacre manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dacre is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Dacre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rodriguez trying to control the position here. #T1#
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dacre.
Dacre pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Dacre postures up.
Dacre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dacre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodriguez is looking to control Dacre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Dacre slips a nice elbow through Rodriguez's hands, connecting with Rodriguez's forehead.
Rodriguez controlling the position well.
Dacre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Rodriguez has hold of Dacre's hands but Dacre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodriguez trying to control but Dacre postures up.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Dacre sits in half guard.
Rodriguez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dacre wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez is concentrating on defense, preventing Dacre from advancing position.
Rodriguez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Dacre is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Dacre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dacre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Dacre is controlling well.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dacre is working away from the top position though.
Rodriguez controlling the position well.
Dacre wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Dacre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dacre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez!
Dacre trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Dacre pushes him away. #T4#
Rodriguez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dacre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Dacre's attempts to control the action.
Dacre controlling from mount.
Rodriguez wants to control but Dacre is having none of it.
Dacre controlling his opponent.
Dacre avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Dacre pushes him away.
Dacre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriguez is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claude Dacre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dacre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Dacre fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dacre clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Dacre tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Dacre back against the cage.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Dacre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dacre moves into the clinch.
Dacre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dacre blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Dacre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Dacre.
Nice cross by Dacre.
Rodriguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Dacre closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Dacre lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Dacre is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dacre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dacre decides to pull guard.
Dacre 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.
Rodriguez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dacre is proving hard to escape from.
Rodriguez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dacre 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#
Dacre trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away. #T3#
Dacre is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Rodriguez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rodriguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dacre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Claude Dacre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dacre trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dacre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dacre trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dacre scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dacre throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claude Dacre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dacre rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Dacre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dacre.
Dacre takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dacre.
Dacre can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Rodriguez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dacre backwards.
Dacre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dacre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dacre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Dacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dacre tries to break the clinch but Rodriguez is controlling the position. #T1#
Dacre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dacre tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pablo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claude Dacre.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dacre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodriguez is defending well for now.
Dacre throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Dacre has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
Pablo Rodriguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dacre fails to land.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dacre can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Dacre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rodriguez.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Dacre lands with a light punch inside.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dacre.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with some punches. #BC2#
Dacre breaks from the clinch.
Dacre shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dacre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez throws a counter high kick but Dacre was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pablo Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dacre shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Claude Dacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dacre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Dacre drives through and clinches with Rodriguez against the cage. #T3#
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Claude Dacre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dacre tries for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Dacre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dacre blocks an uppercut.
Dacre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Dacre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dacre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dacre just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Dacre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Dacre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
A jab from Dacre misses.
Rodriguez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dacre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Dacre instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dacre pulls Rodriguez into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dacre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dacre wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Dacre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dacre 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude Dacre!
During a confident post fight interview, Claude Dacre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 61 - Williams Vs Shamrock
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mcarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcarthy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mcarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BaeRZ's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Mcarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Mcarthy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcarthy fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Mcarthy clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mcarthy misses the target.
Mcarthy takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez throws a quick counter head kick but Mcarthy was just out of range.
Mcarthy shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcarthy throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Mcarthy shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcarthy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Pablo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Mcarthy.
Mcarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcarthy. Mcarthy obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a counter high kick but Mcarthy was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2##CL2#
Mcarthy has managed to clinch.
Mcarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcarthy is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcarthy backwards. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcarthy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a counter high kick but Mcarthy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mcarthy scores with a head kick. #T3#
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcarthy.#CL2#
Mcarthy pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Mcarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mcarthy closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Mcarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcarthy. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mcarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez throws a quick counter head kick but Mcarthy was just out of range.
Mcarthy misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Ryan Mcarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Mcarthy has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Mcarthy clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
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 keeps control of Mcarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcarthy is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mcarthy has managed to clinch.
Mcarthy tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mcarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Mcarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mcarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Mcarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcarthy clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryan Mcarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a quick counter head kick but Mcarthy was just out of range.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Mcarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Mcarthy misses #KD#
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick that drops Mcarthy to the mat! Mcarthy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Mcarthy is rocked!
Mcarthy throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Mcarthy out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Rodriguez is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pablo Rodriguez!
Pablo Rodriguez very nearly forgot to thank Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFK 56 - Harwath Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Harper lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Harper.
Rodriguez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Harper throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Harper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Harper digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Harper shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Harper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harper or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Harper. 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.
Harper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Harper or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
Harper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Rodriguez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harper punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Harper lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harper scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Harper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez throws a big counter head kick but Harper avoids it with no problem.
Harper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez throws a fast counter high kick but Harper manages to duck under it in time.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
Rodriguez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRodriguez.#T3#
Harper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harper throws a body shot but no joy.
Harper throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Harper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Harper scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Harper finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Good exchange - Harper coming out on top.
Harper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Harper throws a body shot but no joy.
Harper takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Harper throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez throws a fast counter high kick but Harper manages to duck under it in time.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez throws a fast counter high kick but Harper manages to duck under it in time.
Harper scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harper.
Rodriguez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Harper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez throws a big counter head kick but Harper avoids it with no problem.
Harper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Harper.
Rodriguez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harper.
Harper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Harper misses with a looping left.
Harper moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Harper misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rodriguez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harper has got the better of the exchanges.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Rodriguez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Harper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Harper is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Harper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
Harper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez is holding on to half guard well.
Rodriguez is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodriguez is continuing to stall.
Harper prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Harper's head to control his posture.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Harper.
Rodriguez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harper jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harper.
Rodriguez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harper swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Harper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Harper ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriguez shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
Harper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Harper tries to tie him up.
Harper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a right hand.
Harper blocks an uppercut.
Harper gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Harper.
Harper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Harper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harper trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Harper is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriguez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Harper 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#
Harper works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez throws a fast counter high kick but Harper manages to duck under it in time.
Harper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodriguez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Harper misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harper throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harper connects with the punch.
Harper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harper lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
Harper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez throws a fast counter high kick but Harper manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper scores with a nice head shot.
Miguel Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Harper.
Rodriguez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pablo Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Miguel Harper is winning the standup battle so far.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a fast counter high kick but Harper manages to duck under it in time.
Rodriguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Harper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodriguez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez wants to control but Harper postures up.
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Rodriguez being controlled for a moment.
Rodriguez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rodriguez prevents Harper from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harper trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
Rodriguez trying to control here.
Rodriguez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez has his hands clasped together around Harper's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriguez wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
Rodriguez is controlling Harper's trapped leg to prevent Harper from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.#TD#
Harper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriguez!

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Harper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harper, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 48 - Tiramanti Vs Akharraz
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Power throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Power connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodriguez. Rodriguez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crack! A monster head kick from Power and Rodriguez falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Power!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Irish Power!
Irish Power took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 42-Saenamuang Vs Irrawaddy
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Galeos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Galeos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Galeos misses the jab.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Galeos avoids it with no problem.
Galeos looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Galeos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galeos misses with a double jab
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Galeos throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Galeos throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galeos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Galeos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galeos throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galeos connects with a jab.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Galeos.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galeos misses with a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Galeos swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Galeos misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galeos throws a combination that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Galeos misses with a right hand
and Galeos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galeos lands a jab to the head.
Galeos lands an overhand right.#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Galeos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Galeos finish him?
Rodriguez looks winded!
A big right from Galeos misses.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Galeos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Galeos drops Rodriguez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rodriguez! Galeos dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
Kyle Kristian Galeos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFK 31 - Irrawaddy Vs Galeos
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Saenamuang.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saenamuang tries to score with a low kick but Rodriguez moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Saenamuang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saenamuang slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Saenamuang moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saenamuang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodriguez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saenamuang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodriguez lands with a straight right. Saenamuang didn't see that one coming.
Saenamuang 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.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Saenamuang ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saenamuang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saenamuang misses with a head kick.
Saenamuang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saenamuang in his tracks.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Saenamuang moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Saenamuang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saenamuang.
Rodriguez thows a leg kick but Saenamuang checks it
and Saenamuang counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Saenamuang sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saenamuang throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Saenamuang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Saenamuang sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jettrin Saenamuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Rodriguez.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saenamuang is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saenamuang throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saenamuang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Saenamuang is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Saenamuang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Saenamuang manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Saenamuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Saenamuang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saenamuang defends well.#T3#
Saenamuang passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saenamuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working. #SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Saenamuang is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Saenamuang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Saenamuang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Saenamuang is controlling well. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Saenamuang seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rodriguez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jettrin Saenamuang!
Jettrin Saenamuang was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFK 15 - Reilly Vs Tudekiks
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galeos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a right hand.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Galeos ducks down to avoid it.
Galeos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriguez.
Galeos throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galeos. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Galeos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galeos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Galeos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galeos looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Galeos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Galeos should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Galeos misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Galeos is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galeos's waist but Galeos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Galeos is looking for a counter combo.
Galeos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Galeos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Galeos counters with a nice body shot.
Galeos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Galeos.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Galeos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Galeos.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galeos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galeos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galeos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Galeos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Rodriguez does it's job there.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Galeos counter with a right hand.
Galeos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Galeos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galeos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Galeos comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Rodriguez stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Galeos is on him like rabid pit bull! Rodriguez slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
Kyle Kristian Galeos retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Kyle Kristian Galeos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 12 - Krnacova Vs Tudekiks
Date: Aug 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Little is out of range.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Little.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks Little with an uppercut!
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Little.
Rodriguez jabs Little right on the nose. Little blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Little holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Little's face as Rodriguez controls the position.
Little is looking for a sweep.
Little wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Little seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodriguez dominates the positioning.
Little tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez controls the position.
Little is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Rodriguez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rodriguez working away.
Rodriguez staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samuel Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriguez.
Little avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Rodriguez jabs Little right on the nose. Little blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Little checks a leg kick nicely.
Little uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Little's shoulder, as Little tries to avoid the shot.
Little misses with a head kick. #TD#
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Little is trying to defend but Rodriguez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Little avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Little avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Little knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Little wants to control but Rodriguez passes into side.
Little is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Little tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Little is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriguez off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Little patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Little working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Little doesn't have the hooks in and Rodriguez manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Little's head.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Samuel Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Little throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez lands a head kick. Little smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Little takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Little uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Little.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Little checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Little connects with a solid leg kick.
Little will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Little pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Little throws the kick towards the body but Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a low kick, looking for Little's leg but Little calmly moves out of range.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodriguez jabs Little right on the nose. Little blinks but takes it well.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Little can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rodriguez scores with a hook.#TD#
Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown into Little's guard.#SUB2#
Little isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodriguez stacks Little on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez wants to stand but Little has his arm trapped.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Little tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.#T2#
Rodriguez taking a breather here.
Rodriguez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Little for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Rodriguez stands up.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Little's head.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little throws a body shot but no joy.
It looks like Rodriguez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Little uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez cracks Little with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodriguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Little can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rodriguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Little tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Little is still trying to improve position.
Little keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Little wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rodriguez stops Little from getting back to his feet.
Rodriguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Little pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Little on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriguez. Rodriguez obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Little.
Rodriguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodriguez scores with a nice strike.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Little takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Little.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Little.#T2#
Little lands a high kick!
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Little circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Little.
Little has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodriguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Little's head.
Little takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pablo Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez catches Little with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez scores with a nice strike.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick which misses Little's front leg but catches the back leg as Little tries to avoid it.
Little misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Little.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Little. #TD#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Little napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Pablo Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez working away.
Rodriguez taking a breather here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez continues to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Little misses with a strike from the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Little missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Little ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Little should have avoided that one.
Little cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.#TD#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodriguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodriguez!
Pablo Rodriguez gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: UnderGround FC 140
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dixon backs up against the cage. #CL#
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Dixon in a clinch.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez closes the distance but Dixon moves to the side
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to clinch
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
A shot in the inside from Dixon. #T2##BC2#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Dixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Rodriguez. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Dixon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
A countering left hand to the body from Dixon misses.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Dixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez connects with a nice looking jab.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Dixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
Dixon jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Dixon.#T4#
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
A shot to the liver by Rodriguez. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodriguez to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Rodriguez forces Dixon back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez digs a right hand into Dixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dixon's gas tank.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodriguez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dixon can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pablo Rodriguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon working aggressively here. #T1#
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it. #BC2#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it. #CL#
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriguez gets through Dixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Rodriguez works on Dixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Rodriguez digs a good hook to Dixon's body.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.#CL#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodriguez. #BC2#
Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Rodriguez moves to clinch but Dixon breaks away
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Dixon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodriguez with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a hook.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darren Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Dixon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dixon misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Rodriguez counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dixon.
Dixon lands a slapping body shot.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Dixon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Dixon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez wants to clinch
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dixon manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Dixon.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.#T4#
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Dixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dixon counters with a huge left! Rodriguez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dixon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rodriguez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dixon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: UnderGround FC 130
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith staying out of range there.
Rodriguez backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Smith staying out of range there.
Rodriguez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodriguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Smith.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage!
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Smith throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Rodriguez scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
Rodriguez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith slips under a jab.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo 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.#R2#
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pablo Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.#CL#
Rodriguez forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez letting Smith take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Smith swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith slips under a jab.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. #T2#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith counters with a body kick.
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 tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.#CL#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith blocking some punches. #T3#
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pablo Rodriguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Smith misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Smith's head back.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
As Rodriguez backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
Rodriguez with a nice cross.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Rodriguez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Smith is stalling here.
Rodriguez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Smith. #T2#
Smith wants to break free but Rodriguez has control. #BC2#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.#T3#
Rodriguez tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a body shot. #T4#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Smith misses with some punches.
Rodriguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a straight that turns Rodriguez's legs to rubber! Smith pushes forward with more strikes and Rodriguez goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
In his post fight interview, Bryant Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UnderGround FC 116
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Rodriguez misses. #CL#
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Budgiehandler in a clinch.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Rodriguez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Budgiehandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand.
Budgiehandler throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Budgiehandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Budgiehandler blocks it.
A short right from Budgiehandler on the inside. #T1#
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budgiehandler misses with the head strike.
Budgiehandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budgiehandler blocks an uppercut.
Budgiehandler cracks Rodriguez with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez lands with a light punch inside.
Budgiehandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Budgiehandler lands with a left to the head.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Budgiehandler is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Budgiehandler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
Budgiehandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Budgiehandler improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Budgiehandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Budgiehandler is keeping busy.
Budgiehandler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
Budgiehandler blocks a body shot from Rodriguez. #T3#
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
Rodriguez gets through Budgiehandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Budgiehandler back against the cage.
Budgiehandler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budgiehandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Budgiehandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a right hand.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Budgiehandler.
A right handed body shot lands from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.#BC2#
Budgiehandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Budgiehandler thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budgiehandler on the side of the head.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Budgiehandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Budgiehandler moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Budgiehandler was well out of range.
Budgiehandler throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budgiehandler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Budgiehandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budgiehandler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriguez's calf.
Budgiehandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Budgiehandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Budgiehandler is out of range.
Budgiehandler walks into a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budgiehandler tries a quick counter leg kick but Rodriguez is wise to it.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Budgiehandler seems unphased.
Budgiehandler throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Budgiehandler avoids it easily.
Rodriguez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Budgiehandler's calf.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budgiehandler connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.#CL#
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Budgiehandler.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodriguez as Budgiehandler tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Budgiehandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budgiehandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Budgiehandler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodriguez! Budgiehandler lets Rodriguez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Budgiehandler. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Budgiehandler's head back.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Rodriguez tries to work over Budgiehandler's front leg with a kick but Budgiehandler checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez cracks Budgiehandler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Budgiehandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budgiehandler throws out the jab.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Budgiehandler scores with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budgiehandler.
A shot to the liver by Budgiehandler. Beautiful body shot.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
Budgiehandler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Budgiehandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Budgiehandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Budgiehandler was well out of range.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budgiehandler has time to react.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Budgiehandler moved away.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Budgiehandler. #T3#
Budgiehandler lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Budgiehandler throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Budgiehandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Budgiehandler moves out of range easily.
Reginald Budgiehandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Budgiehandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Budgiehandler's head back.
Budgiehandler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Budgiehandler throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez lunges at Budgiehandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Budgiehandler's hand.
Budgiehandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
Budgiehandler blocks a jab.
Rodriguez cracks Budgiehandler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez cracks Budgiehandler with an open hand slap.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Budgiehandler.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Budgiehandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Budgiehandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budgiehandler. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budgiehandler has time to react.
Budgiehandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budgiehandler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budgiehandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.#CL#
Rodriguez has Budgiehandler up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Budgiehandler.
A right hook to the body lands for Budgiehandler.
A left hand lands to the body for Budgiehandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Budgiehandler works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Budgiehandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budgiehandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Budgiehandler moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Budgiehandler!
A very excited looking Reginald Budgiehandler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: UnderGround FC 103
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Lievremont misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Lievremont misses.
Rodriguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick that knocks Lievremont off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Lievremont. Lievremont gets slowly back to his feet.
Lievremont has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Lievremont's shoulder, as Lievremont tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriguez.
Lievremont takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lievremont moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lievremont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Lievremont was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lievremont misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lievremont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Lievremont.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Lievremont saw that one coming.
Lievremont walks into a left hand. #T1#
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Lievremont.
No luck for Lievremont with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lievremont throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Lievremont lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lievremont misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lievremont momentarily.
Lievremont throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lievremont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lievremont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Lievremont's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lievremont throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lievremont throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Lievremont moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Lievremont is avoiding it.
Lievremont went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lievremont had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lievremont tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lievremont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lievremont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lievremont looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvain Lievremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lievremont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
Lievremont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Lievremont misses. #CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Lievremont up against the cage.
Lievremont has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez is working Lievremont over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Lievremont prevents a body shot from Rodriguez. #T3#
Lievremont blocks an uppercut.
Lievremont jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lievremont manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Lievremont has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rodriguez regains guard immediately.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lievremont controls the pace.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lievremont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Lievremont passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lievremont prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Lievremont is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lievremont pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez trying to control but Lievremont postures up.
Rodriguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lievremont haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Lievremont. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lievremont in his tracks.
Lievremont throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Lievremont's leg. Lievremont is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lievremont takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Lievremont moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Lievremont.
Lievremont has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rodriguez cracks Lievremont with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lievremont scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lievremont has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Lievremont 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Lievremont up against the cage.
Lievremont changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lievremont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lievremont takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lievremont rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Lievremont saw that one coming.
Lievremont throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Lievremont is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lievremont misses with the combination.
Lievremont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lievremont takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lievremont throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. Lievremont looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lievremont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lievremont's head backwards.
Lievremont with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodriguez to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Lievremont ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Rodriguez lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Lievremont avoids it easily.
Lievremont moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lievremont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lievremont.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lievremont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.
Lievremont drops his hands momentarily and Rodriguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sylvain Lievremont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lievremont misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Lievremont acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lievremont misses with a double jab. #TD#
Lievremont throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lievremont is in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez looking to control.
Lievremont tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Lievremont is fighting to break Rodriguez's control of his arms but Rodriguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Lievremont avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Lievremont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lievremont passes into half guard.
Lievremont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Lievremont 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lievremont is working away from the top position though.
Lievremont trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Lievremont seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lievremont's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lievremont's back!#SUB2#
Lievremont is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rodriguez gets his way!
Lievremont is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lievremont misses with a hook
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lievremont is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lievremont looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lievremont swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Lievremont acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lievremont throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Lievremont is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Lievremont bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lievremont swinging wildly here.
Lievremont slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Jab by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez throws a jab when Lievremont was well out of range.
Lievremont looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well. #T1#
Lievremont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lievremont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lievremont throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Rodriguez finds it's way through Lievremont's defenses.
Rodriguez leaves Lievremont with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriguez.
Rodriguez defending well as Lievremont loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Rodriguez.
Lievremont is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodriguez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lievremont takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lievremont tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Lievremont tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Rodriguez throws a hook but Lievremont blocks it.
Lievremont on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lievremont misses with the combination.
Lievremont misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
A punch lands to the side of Lievremont 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lievremont throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Lievremont keeps it at a distance.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lievremont swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by Rodriguez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lievremont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lievremont throws out the jab.
Rodriguez cracks Lievremont with a good jab.#T3#
Lievremont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Lievremont moves out of range.
Rodriguez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lievremont. That did some damage!
Lievremont scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodriguez with a hook.
Lievremont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lievremont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice jab there from Rodriguez.
Lievremont throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lievremont to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvain Lievremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lievremont throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Lievremont has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lievremont there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lievremont keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Lievremont just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Rodriguez.
Lievremont tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Lievremont is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lievremont fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lievremont fails to land with a series of punches.
Lievremont takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lievremont shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodriguez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lievremont's calf.#TD#
Lievremont drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez pulls Lievremont in close to his closed guard and prevents Lievremont from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Lievremont postures up.
Sylvain Lievremont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lievremont throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodriguez!
Pablo Rodriguez made sure to mention his sponsor, Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: UnderGround FC 97
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Meesang misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meesang counters with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Meesang counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Meesang.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Meesang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meesang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meesang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Meesang slips the punch.#T1#
Meesang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Meesang counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Meesang avoids it easily.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodriguez is looking to land body kicks.
Meesang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meesang throws a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Meesang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meesang throws a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meesang.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Meesang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Meesang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Meesang counters with a good low kick that Rodriguez was not able to check.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Meesang saw that one coming.
It looked like Meesang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodriguez.#T2#
Meesang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Meesang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Meesang moves out of range.
Meesang misses the jab.
Meesang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meesang.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez looks for the body kick but Meesang saw that one coming.
Meesang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Meesang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Meesang saw that one coming.
Rodriguez tests Meesang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Meesang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meesang is looking to score with low kicks.
Meesang misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Meesang throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Meesang.
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meesang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Meesang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meesang throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meesang.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Meesang's shoulder, as Meesang tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez! #T4#
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!
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Meesang moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Meesang.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Meesang's shoulder, as Meesang tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Meesang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Meesang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meesang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meesang moves out of range of the strikes.
Meesang scores with a nice right hand.
Meesang avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Meesang staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meesang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Meesang moved away.
Meesang throws a low kick but Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Meesang counters with a left to the body.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meesang.
Meesang throws out a leg kick but Rodriguez moves out of range and Meesang only half commits.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meesang.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meesang.
Meesang cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meesang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meesang misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Meesang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meesang defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Meesang avoids the punch easily.
Meesang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meesang.
Meesang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Meesang ducked under it nicely.
Meesang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meesang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manalili Meesang is winning the standup battle so far.
Meesang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Meesang slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Nice defenses there by Meesang.
As Rodriguez backs away, Meesang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Rodriguez backs away, Meesang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
As Rodriguez backs away, Meesang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodriguez takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez scores with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez motions for Meesang to come forward. Rodriguez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meesang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rodriguez just manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Rodriguez there.
Meesang connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Meesang's head.
Meesang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Meesang slips the punch.
Meesang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Meesang throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meesang.
Meesang tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodriguez avoided it.
Meesang feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Meesang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Meesang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meesang.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodriguez blocks the leg kick.
Rodriguez counters with a body kick.
Rodriguez lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meesang. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Meesang scores with a push kick.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Meesang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodriguez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Meesang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meesang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meesang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Meesang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meesang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meesang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meesang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Meesang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Meesang moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Meesang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
A quick step to the side and Meesang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meesang tries to land a leg kick but Rodriguez saw it coming and moves away.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Meesang avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Meesang moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meesang throws a leg kick
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Meesang moves away and avoids it.
Meesang throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Meesang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meesang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Meesang finish him?
Meesang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meesang walks into a jab.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Meesang ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Meesang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meesang moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Meesang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Meesang throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Meesang defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meesang.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Meesang counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Meesang ducks under and follows up with a left that Meesang also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meesang was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Meesang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez scores with a push kick.
Meesang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Meesang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meesang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Meesang.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meesang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Meesang counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodriguez duly obliges.
Meesang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Meesang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodriguez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Meesang really felt that one!
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meesang throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Meesang counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meesang takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meesang can pounce on him.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Meesang.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pablo Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meesang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: UnderGround FC 89
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Tagirbekov avoids nicely.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tagirbekov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Tagirbekov.
A jab from Tagirbekov misses. #CL#
Tagirbekov clinches with his opponent.
Tagirbekov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tagirbekov backwards.
Rodriguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Tagirbekov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Tagirbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Tagirbekov controls the action.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tagirbekov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tagirbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Tagirbekov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tagirbekov tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tagirbekov misses with some punches.
Tagirbekov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Tagirbekov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tagirbekov blocks an uppercut.
Tagirbekov lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tagirbekov.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Tagirbekov avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Tagirbekov digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez. #T2#
A short left from Tagirbekov.
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!
Tagirbekov lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov throws a head punch that misses.
Tagirbekov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tagirbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tagirbekov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tagirbekov.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Tagirbekov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez lands a right hand.
Tagirbekov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Tagirbekov tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Tagirbekov. #T3#
Tagirbekov digs a right hand underneath Rodriguez's ribcage. Rodriguez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tagirbekov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tagirbekov tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez cracks Tagirbekov with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Tagirbekov's head.
Tagirbekov gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside.
Tagirbekov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rodriguez presses Tagirbekov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Tagirbekov working aggressively here.
Tagirbekov tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez is leaning against Tagirbekov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Rodriguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rodriguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tagirbekov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodriguez can turn it around.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Tagirbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Tagirbekov.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tagirbekov throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Tagirbekov controls his hands.
Tagirbekov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez cracks Tagirbekov with a nice body shot.
Tagirbekov tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Tagirbekov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tagirbekov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Tagirbekov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tagirbekov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Tagirbekov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Tagirbekov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Tagirbekov.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Tagirbekov slaps the foot to one side.
Tagirbekov is looking to counter punch.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab. #CL#
Tagirbekov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tagirbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagirbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruslan Tagirbekov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tagirbekov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tagirbekov.
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!
Tagirbekov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Tagirbekov being controlled against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to stall.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tagirbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tagirbekov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body.
Tagirbekov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tagirbekov up against the cage.
Tagirbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Tagirbekov.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Tagirbekov tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Tagirbekov back against the cage.
Tagirbekov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tagirbekov can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Rodriguez is leaning against Tagirbekov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tagirbekov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tagirbekov.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez lands an uppercut.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Tagirbekov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Tagirbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Tagirbekov blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tagirbekov.
A short left from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tagirbekov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tagirbekov tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Tagirbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tagirbekov.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Tagirbekov blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
A short left from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tagirbekov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tagirbekov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rodriguez on the inside.
Rodriguez tries to work over Tagirbekov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tagirbekov misses with a body punch. #T4#
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tagirbekov as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez lands with a left to the head.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tagirbekov's elbow.
Tagirbekov prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tagirbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tagirbekov blocks an uppercut.
Tagirbekov blocking some punches.
Rodriguez digs a right hand into Tagirbekov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tagirbekov's gas tank.
Tagirbekov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tagirbekov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tagirbekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Tagirbekov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tagirbekov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Tagirbekov throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Tagirbekov blocks it.
Tagirbekov working aggressively here.
Rodriguez lands with a right to the head.
Tagirbekov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tagirbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodriguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tagirbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Tagirbekov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Tagirbekov misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tagirbekov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tagirbekov misses with a body punch. #T1#
Rodriguez presses Tagirbekov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tagirbekov taking a breather.
Tagirbekov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Tagirbekov backwards.
Rodriguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tagirbekov lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tagirbekov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tagirbekov misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Tagirbekov misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tagirbekov.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Tagirbekov blocking some punches.
Tagirbekov digs a right hand into Rodriguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez's gas tank.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Tagirbekov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Tagirbekov improves his position.
Tagirbekov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tagirbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tagirbekov misses with a body punch.
Tagirbekov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tagirbekov tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Tagirbekov can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Tagirbekov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tagirbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tagirbekov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Rodriguez to work.
Tagirbekov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Tagirbekov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here.
Tagirbekov blocking some punches.
Tagirbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tagirbekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tagirbekov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Tagirbekov misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tagirbekov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Tagirbekov misses with some punches.
Tagirbekov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tagirbekov fails to land.
Rodriguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tagirbekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tagirbekov lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.

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 Ruslan Tagirbekov.
I think Tagirbekov 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: UnderGround FC 80
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez connects with a right hand. Galeos shakes it off.
Galeos throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Galeos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Galeos ducked under it nicely.
Galeos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Galeos ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Galeos.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez tests Galeos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galeos moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Galeos does no damage.
Galeos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Galeos moves out of range.
It looked like Galeos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rodriguez. Galeos shrugs it off though.
Rodriguez lands a high kick!
Galeos connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Galeos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Galeos strikes.
Galeos throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Rodriguez throws a head kick that half lands.
Galeos looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Rodriguez both land. Nice combination.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Galeos's shoulder, as Galeos tries to avoid the shot.
Galeos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Galeos throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Galeos slips the punch.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Galeos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Galeos avoids it easily.
Galeos misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Rodriguez.#KD#
Galeos drops Rodriguez with a left and a right! Oh, Rodriguez is hurt - Galeos dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez is trying to control Galeos's posture but Galeos avoids it.
Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Can Galeos finish him?#T2#
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Galeos's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rodriguez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Galeos. Oh but Rodriguez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Galeos goes limp - he's gone! Rodriguez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: UnderGround FC 70
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Budgiehandler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Budgiehandler.
A big left from Budgiehandler misses.
Budgiehandler wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Budgiehandler takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budgiehandler.
A big left from Budgiehandler misses.
Rodriguez lands an overhand right.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Budgiehandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budgiehandler ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Despite the aggression on Budgiehandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budgiehandler lands a front kick.
Budgiehandler misses with a double jab
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Rodriguez blocks the low kick.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here. #T1#
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Budgiehandler with a series of wild strikes but Budgiehandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budgiehandler jabs Rodriguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budgiehandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budgiehandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budgiehandler walks into a jab.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budgiehandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budgiehandler misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budgiehandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Budgiehandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Budgiehandler blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Budgiehandler misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Budgiehandler. Budgiehandler maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Rodriguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Budgiehandler misses with a body kick.
Budgiehandler misses with a straight right.
Budgiehandler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Budgiehandler.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here. #T3#
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Budgiehandler tries to land a body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Budgiehandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Budgiehandler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Budgiehandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budgiehandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Budgiehandler! #T4##CL2#
Budgiehandler moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez tries to work over Budgiehandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Budgiehandler avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budgiehandler takes a shot to the head.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Budgiehandler's head.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budgiehandler is looking for the big counter here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Budgiehandler staying out of range there.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook.
Budgiehandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler avoids a kick to the body.
Budgiehandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budgiehandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budgiehandler throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Budgiehandler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Budgiehandler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budgiehandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Budgiehandler!
Budgiehandler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Budgiehandler ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Budgiehandler counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Budgiehandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
Budgiehandler scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez letting Budgiehandler take a breather here.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Budgiehandler improves position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budgiehandler lands a nice uppercut.
Budgiehandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Budgiehandler digs a right hand into Rodriguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez's gas tank.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Budgiehandler avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez works on Budgiehandler's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez - that landed with a thud.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Budgiehandler on the inside.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodriguez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands.
Budgiehandler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Budgiehandler is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Budgiehandler into the cage.
Budgiehandler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Budgiehandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Budgiehandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Budgiehandler on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budgiehandler's elbow.
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Budgiehandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Budgiehandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Budgiehandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Budgiehandler right on the button with a cross.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Budgiehandler moves out of range easily.
Budgiehandler throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budgiehandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budgiehandler misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Budgiehandler. Budgiehandler maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Budgiehandler is trying to stall.
Rodriguez working aggressively here. #T1#
Budgiehandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Budgiehandler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Budgiehandler is keeping busy.
Come on Budgiehandler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Budgiehandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Budgiehandler just leaning against Rodriguez, taking a breather.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Budgiehandler pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budgiehandler taking a breather.
Budgiehandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
Budgiehandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodriguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler stalling.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Budgiehandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler scores with a hook to the body.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to work over Budgiehandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Budgiehandler as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
Budgiehandler taking a breather. #T4#
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler blocks an uppercut.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocking some punches.
Budgiehandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Budgiehandler as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Budgiehandler lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Budgiehandler really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Budgiehandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Budgiehandler's head but Budgiehandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budgiehandler.
A nice combination there by Budgiehandler.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budgiehandler stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budgiehandler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Budgiehandler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budgiehandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Budgiehandler misses.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Budgiehandler moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Budgiehandler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Budgiehandler has knocked Rodriguez down with a huge combo! Budgiehandler steps away and waves a wobbly Rodriguez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Budgiehandler misses with a body shot.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Budgiehandler throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Budgiehandler's head back.
Budgiehandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.#T2#
Budgiehandler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rodriguez. That one must have hurt.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Budgiehandler slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Despite the aggression on Budgiehandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budgiehandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Budgiehandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Budgiehandler. Those never looked like landing.
Budgiehandler wants to clinch.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Budgiehandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodriguez clobbers Budgiehandler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodriguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Budgiehandler counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Budgiehandler throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Budgiehandler tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Budgiehandler blocks it.
Rodriguez is looking to land body kicks.
Budgiehandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budgiehandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Budgiehandler moves away and avoids it.
Budgiehandler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Budgiehandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budgiehandler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Budgiehandler throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Budgiehandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Budgiehandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Budgiehandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Budgiehandler's shoulder, as Budgiehandler tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budgiehandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budgiehandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Budgiehandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Budgiehandler momentarily.
Budgiehandler lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budgiehandler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reginald Budgiehandler dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Budgiehandler tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Budgiehandler. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Budgiehandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Budgiehandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budgiehandler blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Budgiehandler counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Budgiehandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budgiehandler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rodriguez with a hook.
Budgiehandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Budgiehandler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Budgiehandler moves out of range of the body kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Budgiehandler's shoulder, as Budgiehandler tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch up.
Budgiehandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budgiehandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Budgiehandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budgiehandler checks it well.
Rodriguez sizes up Budgiehandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez backing away here, and Budgiehandler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Budgiehandler counter with a right hand.
Pablo Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez tests Budgiehandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budgiehandler missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Budgiehandler does no damage.
Budgiehandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Budgiehandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Budgiehandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Budgiehandler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budgiehandler on the side of the head.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Budgiehandler lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez throws the kick towards the body but Budgiehandler avoids it.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but Budgiehandler takes it in his stride. #KD2#
Budgiehandler lands a big uppercut and Rodriguez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rodriguez looks OK. Budgiehandler waves Rodriguez back to his feet!
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!
Budgiehandler lands with a nice body punch.
Budgiehandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Budgiehandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Budgiehandler!
Budgiehandler lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rodriguez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Budgiehandler dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Budgiehandler! Reginald Budgiehandler retains his featherweight title!
Reginald Budgiehandler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UnderGround FC 60
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Lievremont acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Lievremont wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Lievremont saw that one coming.
Lievremont has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Lievremont moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Lievremont backwards.
Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rodriguez slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievremont blocking some punches.
Rodriguez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rodriguez is leaning against Lievremont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lievremont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lievremont blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lievremont is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lievremont darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Lievremont into the cage. #TD#
Rodriguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lievremont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lievremont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lievremont stands and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lievremont presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lievremont trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Lievremont trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lievremont trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lievremont is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position but Lievremont isn't that keen on the idea.
Lievremont content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Rodriguez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Lievremont pushes him away.
Lievremont is looking to work his way around to Rodriguez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lievremont sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lievremont trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it. #T4#
Lievremont controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez is looking to get to half guard.
Lievremont looking to control but Rodriguez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to control Lievremont's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Lievremont wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez moves into full guard.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Lievremont moved out of range.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lievremont throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head. #TD#
Lievremont bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lievremont's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Lievremont with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lievremont 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez wants to control but Lievremont is keeping busy.
Rodriguez is staying active underneath Lievremont, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Lievremont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lievremont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodriguez is trying is best to control the position here.
Lievremont tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lievremont perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lievremont pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Lievremont is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lievremont pulls his head out easily.
Lievremont moves into full mount! Rodriguez won't be happy about that!
Rodriguez is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Lievremont gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lievremont controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Rodriguez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lievremont wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Sylvain Lievremont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lievremont is controlling the pace.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Lievremont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Lievremont wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rodriguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Lievremont. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lievremont is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lievremont is looking to advance position but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Lievremont has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvain Lievremont dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lievremont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lievremont connects with the punch.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lievremont wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Lievremont fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lievremont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Lievremont looks for a takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvain Lievremont. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lievremont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriguez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lievremont darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Lievremont into the cage.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lievremont rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Lievremont is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lievremont.
Rodriguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lievremont jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lievremont.
A right hand to the body from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Lievremont controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez.
Lievremont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lievremont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lievremont blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lievremont blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rodriguez. #T3#
Lievremont jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Lievremont around his waist. Lievremont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Lievremont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lievremont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lievremont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lievremont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Lievremont is keeping the position.
Lievremont wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Rodriguez pushes down on Lievremont's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lievremont is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lievremont avoid being mounted?
Lievremont tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Lievremont defending well.
Lievremont regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lievremont is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Lievremont has control of Rodriguez's left arm, preventing Rodriguez from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: UnderGround FC 54
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rodriguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown working away.
Rodriguez prevents Brown from moving into mount.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez!
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but Rodriguez doesn't allow it.
Brown tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away. #T1##SUB2#
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #T3##SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Brown is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodriguez moves nicely into side control.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Brown will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
A nice combination there by Rodriguez.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick from Rodriguez.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Brown advances to half guard. #T3#
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Brown pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
Rodriguez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriguez is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position here.
Jay Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Brown moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Brown avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Brown with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Pablo Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez connects with a looping right hand.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodriguez - that will leave a mark!
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Rodriguez.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez scores with a three punch combo!
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Brown looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown 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 Brown off to one side.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodriguez!
The defeated Jay Brown had this to say: 'Maybe next time'.

Event: RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodriguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thing tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thing doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Thing rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thing.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thing backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez.
Thing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thing tries for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks.
Pablo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Rodriguez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Thing has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rodriguez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rodriguez trying to control the hands but Thing breaks the grip. #T1#
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Thing throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rodriguez could be in trouble here!
Will Thing go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rodriguez tries to break free.
Rodriguez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Thing has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriguez trying to control the hands but Thing breaks the grip.
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Thing not allowing Rodriguez to control his hands. #SUB2#
Thing looking for the RNC. #T2#
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Rodriguez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thing's guard. Nice work there by Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Thing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Thing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Thing is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez trying to control but Thing is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thing manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thing defends well.#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Thing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thing works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Thing defends it easily.
Rodriguez trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Thing defends it easily.
Thing connects with a couple of short punches.
Thing is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thing landing some decent shots from guard.
Thing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thing with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thing is looking to clinch.
Thing tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Thing closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Thing has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thing pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rodriguez tumbling to the mat - Thing dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thing postures up. #SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thing lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.#T1#
Thing cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Thing wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez controls Thing momentarily but Thing frees himself. #SUB2#
Thing drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Thing off! Thing jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Thing defends it easily.
Thing wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thing stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Thing in close. #SUB#
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez controls Thing momentarily but Thing frees himself. #SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thing Thing has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rodriguez has an active guard here but Thing has managed to pass into half guard.
Thing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Thing passes to full mount!
The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thing lands a heavy elbow.
Thing landing shots from mount.
Thing connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thing landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Thing lands a big shot to the head and Rodriguez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thing Thing!
During a confident post fight interview, Thing Thing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Donk. Rodriguez catches Hill right on the button with a cross.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodriguez scores with a jab.
Hill avoids the head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez thows a body kick. Hill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez cracks Hill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick.
Hill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hill's hands.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Hill cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Hill tries to move into range but Rodriguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.#T2#
Rodriguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez cracks Hill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez throws a wild body kick that Hill sees coming a mile off.
Hill is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Hill moves out of range.
Hill is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Rodriguez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Rodriguez tenderised Hill's leg. Hill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez works Hill's body with a nice hook.
Rodriguez scores with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Rodriguez counters with a body kick.
Hill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Hill's body.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Hill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez with a jab.
Hill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Hill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hill might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hill checks a low kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses
and Hill counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodriguez - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hill at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Hill's head back.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Hill throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Rodriguez lands an overhand right.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Hill staying out of range there.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Hill misses.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Hill lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hill's head backwards.
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Hill is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez with a hook.
Hill misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodriguez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hill misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hill takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Hill misses.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Hill blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez with a hook.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rodriguez. That one must have hurt.
Hill blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hill misses the target.#KD#
Hill lands a left and a right that sends Rodriguez crashing to the canvas! Hill dives into mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Hill postures up.#SUB#
Hill is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rodriguez is surviving well by controlling Hill's body position as best he can.
Hill avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hill wants to control the pace but Rodriguez is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Hill jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rodriguez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rodriguez and Hill has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Hill keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill working away.
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Hill keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hill is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rodriguez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hill gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rodriguez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hill lets go of the hold and Rodriguez can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrel Hill!
Darrel Hill retains his featherweight title!
Darrel Hill decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 17
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Mandrill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Mandrill's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mandrill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mandrill counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mandrill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Mandrill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandrill staying out of range there.
Mandrill lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Mandrill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandrill misses the target.
Rodriguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Mandrill ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Mandrill lands with an overhand left.
Mandrill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez with a hook.
Mandrill slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Mandrill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Mandrill's head back.
Mandrill moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Mandrill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Mandrill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Mandrill slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandrill moves out of range as Rodriguez throws a body kick. #T2#
Mandrill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandrill cracks Rodriguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Mandrill moves out of range.
Mandrill moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Mandrill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandrill misses with a looping right.
Mandrill throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandrill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Mandrill throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandrill dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandrill throws out the jab.
Mandrill looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez is looking for the big counter here.
Mandrill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Mandrill has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Mandrill counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Mandrill is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez connects with a jab.
Mandrill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandrill throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Mandrill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Mandrill loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mandrill counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Mandrill moved out of range nicely.
Mandrill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mandrill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Mandrill moves out of range.
No joy there for Mandrill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandrill throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Mandrill throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Mandrill misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Mandrill's head but Mandrill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mandrill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Mandrill lands with a nice body punch.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandrill misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Mandrill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Mandrill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandrill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Mandrill throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandrill counters with a straight right hand.
Mandrill throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mandrill in his tracks.
Rodriguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodriguez.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandrill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandrill.
Mandrill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.#T1#
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mandrill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mandrill blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Mandrill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Mandrill blocks the leg kick.
Mandrill misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Mandrill looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Mandrill right on the button with a cross.
Mandrill lands with a shot to the body.
Mandrill connects with a nice looking jab.
Mandrill slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Mandrill's head back.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandrill moves away.
Rodriguez jabs at Mandrill's body.
Rodriguez is looking to chop away at Mandrill's legs.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mandrill walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Rodriguez.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Mandrill misses with a hook to the body
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mandrill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez works Mandrill's body with a nice hook.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Mandrill was well out of range.
Mandrill throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Mandrill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Mandrill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandrill ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
A big left from Mandrill misses.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandrill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Mandrill moved away.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Mandrill moves away and avoids it.
Mandrill is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandrill throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mandrill blocks a jab.
Mandrill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandrill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodriguez doesn't seem bothered though.
Mandrill slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Mandrill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Mandrill.
Mandrill lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo 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#
Mandrill avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Mandrill is looking to counter punch.
Mandrill misses with a body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mandrill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandrill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez thuds his shin into the meat of Mandrill's side.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mandrill counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandrill takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandrill finish him?
Mandrill throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mandrill.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Mandrill takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Mandrill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez takes one to the chin there.
Mandrill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Mandrill ducks under and follows up with a left that Mandrill also avoids with ease.
Mandrill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Mandrill's head but Mandrill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandrill manages to avoid it.
Mandrill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Mandrill misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandrill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandrill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandrill throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandrill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Mandrill ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandrill misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mandrill might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Mandrill as he connects with a hook.
Mandrill misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodriguez duly obliges.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch
and Mandrill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Mandrill avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Good shot there by Mandrill.
Mandrill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mandrill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mandrill blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Jab by Mandrill.
Mandrill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mandrill scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez throws a lazy head kick
and Mandrill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Mandrill throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandrill.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandrill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Mandrill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Mandrill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mandrill jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Mandrill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandrill is looking to counter punch.
Mandrill clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Mandrill's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mandrill ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Mandrill throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Mandrill looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez lands with a slapping head kick.
Mandrill lands a jab.
Ludwig Mandrill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Rodriguez.
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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: RapidFC 28
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Zeezeeloo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Zeezeeloo's head to control him but Zeezeeloo postures up.
Zeezeeloo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeezeeloo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Zeezeeloo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zeezeeloo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zeezeeloo is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Zeezeeloo throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zeezeeloo lands a nice short elbow.
Rodriguez trying to control but Zeezeeloo postures up.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zeezeeloo 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.
Zeezeeloo distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Zeezeeloo is sitting in close to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zeezeeloo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zeezeeloo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rodriguez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldonado misses its target.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maldonado misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Maldonado's head coaches at Valhalla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maldonado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldonado misses with a straight right.
Maldonado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Maldonado loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodriguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado scores with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Maldonado with a series of wild strikes but Maldonado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldonado scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Maldonado's head but Maldonado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Maldonado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldonado misses the target.#T1#
Rodriguez takes one on the button.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range.
Maldonado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maldonado throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldonado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldonado looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Maldonado.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldonado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldonado is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez cracks Maldonado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Rodriguez.#T2#
Maldonado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Maldonado saw that one coming.
Maldonado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Maldonado slips the punch.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldonado throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Maldonado throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Maldonado blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldonado.
It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Maldonado.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez cracks Maldonado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Maldonado moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodriguez works over Maldonado's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Maldonado is rocked!
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Maldonado's shoulder, as Maldonado tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldonado.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldonado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
Donk. Maldonado catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.
Maldonado throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Maldonado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Maldonado avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldonado.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch
and Maldonado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Maldonado throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Maldonado walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Maldonado staying out of range there.
Maldonado throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Rodriguez lands a left and a right that send Maldonado crashing to the mat, dazed. Rodriguez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Maldonado throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez steps in with a hook that catches Maldonado right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rodriguez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Maldonado looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Mcgregor connects with a high kick.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Mcgregor looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
Nice body kick there by Mcgregor.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgregor slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mcgregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mcgregor throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Mcgregor like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Mcgregor from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: Rapid Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Rodriguez does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cain moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Cain moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
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 scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain takes one to the chin there.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodriguez to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez sizes up Cain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cain in his tracks.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws the kick towards the body but Cain avoids it.
Cain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cain on the side of the head.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Cain's head back.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cain momentarily.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez misses with a hook #CL#
and Cain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodriguez.
Cain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Cain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a two punch combo.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Cain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodriguez lands an overhand right.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Cain slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Cain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Cain avoids it well.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Cain slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Pete Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cain slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodriguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cain moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Rodriguez 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 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Cain counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Cain to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Rodriguez - just one landing. #T3#
Cain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Cain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez works over Cain's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Cain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Cain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Cain is looking for a counter combo.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Cain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Cain's ribs.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick which misses Cain's front leg but catches the back leg as Cain tries to avoid it.
Cain takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Cain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Cain moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Cain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cain checks a leg kick.
Cain is looking to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Rodriguez misses with a double jab.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Cain takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Cain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez works the jab nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage. #T3#
Rodriguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cain.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
It looked like Cain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodriguez jabs at Cain's body.
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab from Rodriguez.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Cain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez.#T4#
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Cain slips the punch.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cain takes one to the chin there.
Pete Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pablo Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Werthers moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Werthers slips the punch.
It seemed like Werthers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Werthers dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez cracks Werthers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Werthers misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Werthers ducked under it nicely.
Werthers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Werthers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Werthers blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Werthers throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Werthers swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez works over Werthers's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Werthers.
Pablo Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Werthers avoids it easily.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
As Rodriguez backs off Werthers throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
Werthers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Werthers moved out of range.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Werthers flicks out a counter leg kick but Rodriguez steps away.
Werthers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Werthers moves out of range.
A nice side step and Werthers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Werthers! But no joy.#T2#
Werthers misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Werthers doesn't seem phased though.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Werthers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Werthers counters with a crisp one two that drops Rodriguez! Werthers thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rodriguez to his feet! Rodriguez is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Werthers. Rodriguez falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Werthers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Werthers!
A relieved looking Del Werthers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Rodriguez punishes Wesbrook's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wesbrook has eaten all the pies!
Rodriguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Wesbrook closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Wesbrook postures up.
Wesbrook is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesbrook wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez wants to control but Wesbrook is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Wesbrook 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.
Wesbrook 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.#SUB#
Rodriguez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wesbrook. Oh but Rodriguez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wesbrook goes limp - he's gone! Rodriguez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Rodriguez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Rodriguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets caught napping as Wagner dives in and scores a takedown. Rodriguez manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wagner rolls with it to try and escape but Rodriguez cranks on the arm and Wagner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Rodriguez!

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