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Event:
SMASH: Knox vs Oxlade
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco stuffs the takedown.
Rodolfo throws a poor cross that misses
and Canseco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodolfo shoots in but Canseco avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Canseco gets caught napping as Rodolfo dives in and scores a takedown. Canseco manages to retain guard.
Rodolfo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canseco wants to stand but Rodolfo is controlling the position.
Canseco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canseco wants to stand and escape but Rodolfo is having none of it.
Rodolfo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Canseco scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rodolfo misses with a takedown
and Rodolfo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jose Canseco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Rodolfo.#T1#
No joy there for Rodolfo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodolfo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canseco tries to avoid it but Rodolfo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canseco to the ground. Canseco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canseco throws a big counter combination but Rodolfo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodolfo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Rodolfo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canseco wants to stand but Rodolfo is controlling the position.
Canseco 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.
Canseco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canseco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodolfo on the ground.
Rodolfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canseco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodolfo stops Canseco from standing up. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodolfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodolfo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodolfo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Canseco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodolfo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodolfo stands up over Canseco , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canseco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodolfo pushing down on Canseco 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rodolfo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canseco is just riding it out for now. Rodolfo eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canseco tries to kick Rodolfo off but Rodolfo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodolfo wants to pass the guard but Canseco is defending well.
Rodolfo stops Canseco from getting back to his feet.
Rodolfo working over Canseco with some ground and pound. Canseco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodolfo prevents Canseco from standing back up.
#T3#
Rodolfo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rodolfo moves nicely into side control.
Rodolfo cracks Canseco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodolfo prevents Canseco from escaping the position.
Rodolfo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Rodolfo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canseco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Rodolfo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodolfo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Canseco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rodolfo wants to control but Canseco is keeping him busy.
Canseco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Rodolfo lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canseco taking a bit of punishment here - Rodolfo scoring with strikes.
Rodolfo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Canseco is trying to get back to his feet.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Canseco is pushing Rodolfo's head away, looking to escape. Rodolfo manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodolfo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Canseco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodolfo lands some shots froms side control.
Canseco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodolfo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Rodolfo dominated that round.
That's time! Canseco 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodolfo looks for a takedown but Canseco sprawls well.
Canseco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodolfo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canseco tries to avoid it but Rodolfo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canseco to the ground. Canseco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Canseco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Rodolfo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Canseco pushes Rodolfo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodolfo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Rodolfo has hold of Canseco 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Canseco seems comfortable defending it but Rodolfo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Canseco is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Canseco is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rodolfo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Rodolfo!
After winning the bout, Miguel Rodolfo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jose Canseco stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fucking CTE'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Stone vs Dee
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Rodolfo has been cut.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Rodolfo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulkkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodolfo misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodolfo has a takedown stuffed.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodolfo.#KD2#
Pulkkinen drops Rodolfo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rodolfo looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Rodolfo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodolfo shoots in but Pulkkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodolfo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodolfo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Rodolfo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pulkkinen sprawls well initially but Rodolfo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Pulkkinen tries to roll over but Rodolfo keeps him under control.
Pulkkinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pulkkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodolfo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodolfo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodolfo prevents Pulkkinen from improving his position.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Rodolfo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodolfo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pulkkinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodolfo working over Pulkkinen with some ground and pound. Pulkkinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodolfo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulkkinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Pulkkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodolfo working the head and body with strikes.
Pulkkinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Rodolfo from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pulkkinen is continuing to stall.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen 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#
Rodolfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Rodolfo's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Pulkkinen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Rodolfo's attempts to control the position.
Pulkkinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodolfo missing with punches from the bottom.
Rodolfo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, if Pulkkinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodolfo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodolfo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pulkkinen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rodolfo is trying to escape the mount.
Pulkkinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rodolfo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodolfo on the side of the head.
Miguel Rodolfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodolfo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodolfo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen slips a jab and a cross from Rodolfo.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodolfo.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Rodolfo shoots in and bounces Pulkkinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodolfo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodolfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodolfo throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Rodolfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodolfo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pulkkinen managing to control the position.
Rodolfo stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pulkkinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miguel Rodolfo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodolfo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rodolfo lands with some strikes.
Rodolfo raining down shots from the mount!
Pulkkinen tries to hold on but Rodolfo pushes him away.
Rodolfo looking to finish Pulkkinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pulkkinen!
Rodolfo punching from mount but Pulkkinen doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Pulkkinen can't escape the position.
Rodolfo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rodolfo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pulkkinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pulkkinen and Rodolfo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
An elbow from Rodolfo crashes against the mat.
Pulkkinen gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pulkkinen defends it well.
Pulkkinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control from the bottom.
Pulkkinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulkkinen.#T3#
Rodolfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodolfo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Rodolfo is proving a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Rodolfo from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodolfo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pulkkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Rodolfo throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Rodolfo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rodolfo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodolfo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodolfo being controlled here momentarily.
Rodolfo postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodolfo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Rodolfo landing with the ground and pound.
Rodolfo throwing strikes from guard but Pulkkinen blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Rodolfo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rodolfo swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodolfo ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Rodolfo tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkkinen is quick to defend against it.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Rodolfo fails with the takedown.
Rodolfo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulkkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rodolfo throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Miguel Rodolfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodolfo lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches.
Rodolfo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Rodolfo's head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pulkkinen is working Rodolfo over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodolfo up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Rodolfo blocks it.
Pulkkinen pushes Rodolfo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rodolfo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen throws a big uppercut that drops Rodolfo! More strikes from Pulkkinen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodolfo lies dazed against the cage as Pulkkinen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Sepi Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Orsini vs Marciano
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a body punch but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodolfo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodolfo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Steel tries to sprawl but Rodolfo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Rodolfo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Rodolfo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rodolfo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Rodolfo eventually gives up the hold.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel seems keen to control Rodolfo's posture.#T1#
Rodolfo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodolfo throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel 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#
Steel passes to side control.
Rodolfo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steel lands a nice forearm strike.
Rodolfo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steel scores with punches from side control.
Steel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodolfo down.
Rodolfo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steel lands a strong strike to the head of Rodolfo. That's dazed him! Steel looking to finish here. Rodolfo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Steel lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!
A victorious Jerome Steel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 34
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Rodolfo gets tackled into the cage by Haggar. Haggar maintains the clinch.
Haggar misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodolfo is leaning against Haggar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Haggar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Rodolfo.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but Haggar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haggar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodolfo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodolfo scores with a shot to the side of Haggar's head. #TD#
Haggar has hold of one of Rodolfo's legs. Rodolfo is fighting the takedown attempt but Haggar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rodolfo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haggar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haggar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Rodolfo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haggar defends well.#SUB2#
Rodolfo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haggar defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rodolfo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Rodolfo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Haggar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rodolfo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haggar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Rodolfo keeps moving.
Haggar is working Rodolfo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haggar is working Rodolfo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haggar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Rodolfo working for a triangle but Haggar defends it easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodolfo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haggar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haggar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodolfo has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
Haggar is in close to Rodolfo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar stopping the sweep attempt from Rodolfo.
Haggar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
Haggar chips away with some ground and pound.
Haggar is in close to Rodolfo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Haggar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haggar scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodolfo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haggar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haggar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haggar with a nice head shot there.
Haggar landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Rodolfo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Rodolfo looking for a guillotine here but Haggar defends easily.
Haggar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rodolfo looking for subs off his back but Haggar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rodolfo has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Rodolfo's hands, connecting with Rodolfo's forehead.
Haggar prevents Rodolfo from improving his position.
Haggar moves nicely into side control.
Rodolfo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Rodolfo has been cut.
Haggar landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodolfo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Haggar working the ground and pound.
Haggar is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Rodolfo is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodolfo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haggar.
Rodolfo with the counter takedown but Haggar avoids it easily.
Rodolfo fails to land with a series of punches.
Haggar attempts a counter takedown but Rodolfo avoids it well and moves away.
Rodolfo defending well as Haggar loads up on a big left hand.
Rodolfo misses with a wild combination.
Rodolfo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Haggar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Haggar lands a jab.
Rodolfo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodolfo feints the counter takedown.
Haggar throws a big shot that misses.
Miguel Rodolfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggar lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar lands a nice hook to Rodolfo's body. Rodolfo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodolfo throws a looping overhand right but Haggar ducks down to avoid it.
Haggar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodolfo sprawls and moves away.
Rodolfo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haggar tries to counter with a takedown but Rodolfo is quick to defend against it.
Rodolfo looks to land a combination but Haggar avoids it well.
Rodolfo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haggar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Haggar throws the left hand but Rodolfo avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haggar. Rodolfo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodolfo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haggar misses with a body shot.
Haggar staying out of range there.
Rodolfo misses with a few strikes there.
Haggar slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodolfo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodolfo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haggar as he jumps to the side.
Rodolfo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haggar.
And Rodolfo tries to counter it with a takedown but Haggar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodolfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haggar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haggar swings for the body but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rodolfo tries to move into range but Haggar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Haggar waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rodolfo. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rodolfo to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodolfo is still in real trouble! Can Haggar finish him?
Haggar distracts Rodolfo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Rodolfo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haggar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodolfo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rodolfo seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodolfo trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Haggar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haggar distracts Rodolfo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Rodolfo working for a triangle but Haggar defends it easily.
Rodolfo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Haggar with a nice head shot there.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.#T3##SUB2#
Rodolfo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Haggar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodolfo can do to turn this around?
Haggar stays in close to Rodolfo's body and controls the position.
Haggar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rodolfo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haggar has passed into half guard!
Haggar winds up and cracks Rodolfo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rodolfo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haggar pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Rodolfo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Haggar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haggar working Rodolfo over with strikes.
Haggar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodolfo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rodolfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Rodolfo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rodolfo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Haggar lands a big elbow - Rodolfo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Haggar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar! |
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Event:
RRFC 38: Jones vs Atunes II
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Rodolfo misses with a two punch combination.
Rodolfo throws out a powerful jab.
Rodolfo misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Rodolfo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kirby looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirby, not yet.
Rodolfo with a nice head shot there.
Rodolfo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodolfo throwing strikes from guard but Kirby blocks nicely.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirby controls Rodolfo momentarily but Rodolfo frees himself.
Kirby is looking to stand up but Rodolfo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodolfo is now in half guard. #T1#
Kirby tries to kick Rodolfo off but Rodolfo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodolfo lands a nice short elbow.
Kirby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kirby trying to keep a closed guard but Rodolfo is proving a slippery customer.
Kirby is pulling down on Rodolfo's head to control his posture.
Kirby 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.
Rodolfo is in close to Kirby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodolfo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodolfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirby wants to stand but Rodolfo is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodolfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Rodolfo postures up and lands a big shot to Kirby's brow.
Rodolfo postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.
Rodolfo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodolfo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodolfo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kirby wants to get back to his feet but Rodolfo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodolfo trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodolfo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodolfo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirby is keeping the position for now.
Kirby wants to stand up but Rodolfo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rodolfo throws an elbow that misses. Kirby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodolfo's guard. Nice move by Kirby!#REVB#
Rodolfo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rodolfo working for a triangle but Kirby defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodolfo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodolfo tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rodolfo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kirby doesn't defend quickly enough and Rodolfo has managed to lock this one up! Can Kirby escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rodolfo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Rodolfo!
A very excited looking Miguel Rodolfo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 31
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Rodolfo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell throws a sloppy head kick and Rodolfo moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Rockwell moves into range and clinches up with Rodolfo.
Rodolfo jumps guard but Rockwell stands there with Rodolfo around his waist. Rodolfo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Rodolfo jumps guard and drags Rockwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodolfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rodolfo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Rockwell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Rockwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodolfo to the ground. Rockwell is now in Rodolfo's guard.#SUB#
Rodolfo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodolfo has a closed guard, preventing Rockwell from standing up. #SUB#
Rodolfo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rodolfo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockwell trying to control but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Rodolfo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rodolfo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockwell wants to control from the top but Rodolfo keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockwell working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Rockwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rockwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodolfo is retaining full guard.
Rockwell is working Rodolfo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Rockwell drops back looking for a leg! Rodolfo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodolfo manages to kick Rockwell off! Rockwell jumps back into Rodolfo's guard.
Rodolfo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rockwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodolfo is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Rodolfo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockwell defends it easily.
Rodolfo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully.
Rockwell passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodolfo is looking to control Rockwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodolfo avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Rodolfo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Rodolfo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodolfo trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Rockwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockwell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Rockwell 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#
Rodolfo scores with a nice strike.
Rockwell throws a right and a left that Rodolfo avoids nicely.
Rockwell lands with a good body shot.
Rockwell cracks Rodolfo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Rodolfo has been cut.
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodolfo drops his hands momentarily and Rockwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodolfo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Miguel Rodolfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rockwell throws a body punch but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Rodolfo saw that one coming.
Rodolfo is looking to clinch.
Rodolfo looks to land a combination. Rockwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodolfo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rockwell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodolfo did well to prevent Rockwell getting side control.#SUB#
Rodolfo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending well.
#T1#
Rockwell trying to control the action but Rodolfo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodolfo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodolfo is looking for a sweep. Rockwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending well.
#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura but Rodolfo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rockwell to get the leverage.
Lew Rockwell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodolfo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo missing with punches from the bottom.
Rodolfo missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rockwell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodolfo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rockwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rockwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Rockwell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here.
Rockwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodolfo keeps working. #SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a kimura but Rodolfo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockwell working Rodolfo over with strikes.
Rockwell wants to take a breather but Rodolfo is having none of it.
Rockwell working over Rodolfo with some ground and pound. Rodolfo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rockwell seems to be working for a kimura but Rodolfo defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Rodolfo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodolfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rodolfo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rockwell pushes past his half guard into mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Rockwell get's back to his feet.
Rodolfo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockwell.
Rodolfo wants to clinch up but Rockwell keeps it at a distance.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rodolfo tries to counter by clinching up but Rockwell breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo's cut.
That's time! Rodolfo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodolfo staying out of range there.
Rodolfo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockwell circles away.
Rockwell looks to throw the jab but Rodolfo is out of range.
Rockwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell throws a hook but Rodolfo blocks it.
A slow jab from Rockwell misses its intended target.
Rodolfo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Rodolfo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodolfo also avoids with ease.
Rockwell scores with a punch to the head.
Lew Rockwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Rockwell misses.
Rodolfo fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo slips under a jab from Rockwell.
Rockwell throws a right hand that Rodolfo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodolfo also avoids with ease.
Rockwell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodolfo has time to react.
Rodolfo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodolfo's head.
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!#CL2#
Rockwell rushes Rodolfo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodolfo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rockwell walks away with a smile on his face. Rodolfo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##TD#
Rodolfo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Rockwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodolfo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Rodolfo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodolfo defends well.
Rockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodolfo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodolfo passes Rockwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodolfo slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.#T2#
Rodolfo slips a nice elbow through Rockwell's hands, connecting with Rockwell's forehead.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodolfo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura but Rockwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodolfo to get the leverage.
Rodolfo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Rockwell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura here.
Rodolfo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Rockwell gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rodolfo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodolfo with a nice head shot there.
Rodolfo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodolfo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodolfo advances position into side control!
Rodolfo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockwell keeps working.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell wants to control but Rodolfo postures up.#T4#
Rodolfo trying to control the position but Rockwell is working away.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Rodolfo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Rockwell struggling a bit here.
Lew Rockwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Rodolfo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rockwell's legs.
Miguel Rodolfo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodolfo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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 Miguel Rodolfo.
Well Rockwell 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lew Rockwell!
A relieved looking Lew Rockwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 29
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodolfo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lang is trying to defend but Rodolfo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rodolfo working Lang over with strikes.
Lang has hold of Rodolfo's hands but Rodolfo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodolfo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lang tries to roll over but Rodolfo keeps him under control.
Rodolfo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodolfo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang trying to control from the bottom.
Rodolfo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura here.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Lang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lang tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Rodolfo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lang has hold of Rodolfo's hands but Rodolfo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodolfo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Rodolfo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rodolfo has cracked it and Lang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rodolfo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Rodolfo!
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Event:
RRFC 28: Pandens vs Brooks
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Haggar clinches up with Rodolfo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Haggar drags the fight down to the ground.
Haggar wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodolfo trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haggar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
Rodolfo is trying to maintain the position but Haggar is very close to passing his half guard.
Haggar is keen to just control but Rodolfo is a slippery customer.
Haggar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
Haggar is thwarting Rodolfo's attempts to control the position.
Rodolfo wants to improve his position but Haggar is controlling well.
Rodolfo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Rodolfo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rodolfo punching from the bottom.
Haggar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodolfo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodolfo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodolfo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haggar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodolfo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Haggar working Rodolfo over with strikes.
Rodolfo is looking to control Haggar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodolfo avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodolfo tries to roll over but Haggar keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
Haggar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.
Rodolfo is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodolfo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rodolfo tries to get to full guard but Haggar has control of the leg.
Haggar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haggar working Rodolfo over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar drops an elbow to the side of Rodolfo's head.
Rodolfo wants to improve his position but Haggar is controlling well.
Rodolfo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodolfo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haggar is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Rodolfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Haggar working Rodolfo over with strikes.
Haggar blocks the strikes from Rodolfo.
#SUB2#
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
Rodolfo taking some punishment here, with Haggar in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haggar working over Rodolfo with some ground and pound. Rodolfo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Rodolfo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Rodolfo's temple.
Rodolfo landing small, sideways elbows.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Rodolfo's temple.
Rodolfo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rodolfo looking for submissions off his back.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Haggar working over Rodolfo with some ground and pound. Rodolfo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Rodolfo looking for submissions off his back.
Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodolfo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Rodolfo is rocked!
Rodolfo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodolfo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
That's time! Haggar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rodolfo shoots in for a takedown but Haggar shows good takedown defense.
Haggar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodolfo ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Haggar lands with a nice combination. Rodolfo backs away looking to recover.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haggar lands with a left to the head.
Haggar cracks Rodolfo with a nice body shot.
Haggar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodolfo tries a body shot but Haggar blocks it.
Haggar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haggar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Rodolfo lands a takedown into guard.
Haggar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodolfo chips away with some ground and pound.
Haggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodolfo wants to control from the top but Haggar keeps moving.
Haggar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodolfo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rodolfo scoring with some ground and pound.
Haggar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodolfo trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodolfo preventing the sweep.
Rodolfo postures up and lands a big shot to Haggar's brow.
Haggar is trying to control the position but Rodolfo postures up.
Haggar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodolfo can do to turn this around?
Rodolfo lands a couple of digs.
Rodolfo stopping the sweep attempt from Haggar.
Rodolfo chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Haggar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodolfo is one step ahead there.
Haggar is trying to control the position but Rodolfo postures up.
Rodolfo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodolfo trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Haggar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodolfo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Haggar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodolfo keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rodolfo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haggar is in close to Rodolfo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haggar pushing down on Rodolfo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haggar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodolfo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
Rodolfo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haggar winds up and cracks Rodolfo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Haggar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Rodolfo is still in real trouble! Can Haggar finish him?
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Rodolfo's temple.
Haggar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haggar lands a big elbow - Rodolfo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Haggar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Rodolfo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grapple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grapple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grapple tries to clinch but Rodolfo moves out of range.
Rodolfo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grapple backs up against the cage.
Rodolfo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grapple circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Rodolfo gets tackled into the cage by Grapple. Grapple maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Grapple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grapple fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodolfo, pushing him back against the cage.
Grapple misses with a punch on the inside.
Grapple prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grapple.
Rodolfo lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Grapple has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Grapple holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Grapple manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grapple closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Rodolfo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grapple uses from the top position.
Grapple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grapple is fighting to break Rodolfo's control of his arms but Rodolfo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grapple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grapple being controlled here momentarily.
Rodolfo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodolfo, not yet. #T2#
Rodolfo is looking to stand up but Grapple isn't so interested in that idea.
Grapple postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodolfo controlling Grapple's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodolfo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Rodolfo gets tackled into the cage by Grapple. Grapple maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Grapple.
Rodolfo tries to throw a body punch but Grapple avoids it by throwing Rodolfo back against the cage.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but Grapple forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grapple stops a takedown attempt from Rodolfo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grapple prevents Rodolfo from breaking the clinch.
Grapple gets underhooks to prevent Rodolfo's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Grapple escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodolfo is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rodolfo tries to keep at a distance but Grapple has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Grapple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grapple has Rodolfo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodolfo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grapple lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Grapple breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grapple moves into range and clinches up with Rodolfo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grapple effectively controlling the action here.
Grapple taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Rodolfo to work.
#T4##BC2#
Grapple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodolfo lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodolfo.#CL2#
Grapple takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Rodolfo gets control of Grapple's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodolfo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grapple must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodolfo looking to control.
Rodolfo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodolfo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grapple's guard. #REVR#
Grapple looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grapple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodolfo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grapple bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodolfo's guard. #REVB#
Rodolfo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grapple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Grapple dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodolfo is defended easily by Grapple.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grapple pushes Rodolfo up against the cage in a clinch.
Grapple gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodolfo.
#BC2#
Grapple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Grapple closes the distance and pushes Rodolfo back into the cage.
Rodolfo is stalling here.
Rodolfo is looking to break free of the clinch but Grapple has double underhooks.
Grapple lands a left hand.
#T1#
Rodolfo tries to stall but Grapple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodolfo is trying to force a seperation but Grapple has the dominant position.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grapple just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Grapple breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodolfo throws a leg kick but Grapple moved away.#CL2#
Grapple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grapple struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodolfo controls his hands.
#BC#
Rodolfo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Grapple has closed the distance and engaged Rodolfo in a clinch.
Grapple avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Grapple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Grapple.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Rodolfo has been cut.
Rodolfo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Grapple has managed to clinch.
Rodolfo tries to score a body lock takedown but Grapple shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Rodolfo being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Grapple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodolfo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Rodolfo shoots in and bounces Grapple off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grapple looking to control.
Grapple looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodolfo trying to control but Grapple is working from the bottom.
Grapple looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Grapple looking to control.
Rodolfo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grapple is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodolfo working some strikes from top position.
Rodolfo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grapple trying to keep a closed guard but Rodolfo is proving a slippery customer.
Rodolfo advances position into side control!#SU#
Rodolfo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grapple to his feet.
Rodolfo throws a leg kick but Grapple moved away.#T4#
Rodolfo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Rodolfo moves into range and clinches up with Grapple.#BC2#
Grapple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grapple fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodolfo manages to avoid it.
Rodolfo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodolfo misses with a takedown
and Grapple counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodolfo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grapple is fending him off so far but Rodolfo persists. Nope, Grapple circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodolfo doesn't manage to clinch there - Grapple circles away.
Rodolfo tries to clinch but Grapple is having none of it.
Spike Grapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodolfo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spike Grapple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Rodolfo with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grapple slips a jab and a cross from Rodolfo.
Grapple throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Grapple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rodolfo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grapple.
Rodolfo throws a quick counter head kick but Grapple was just out of range.#CL#
Rodolfo clinches.
Rodolfo has Grapple pushed against the cage.#BC#
Rodolfo manages to break the clinch.
Miguel Rodolfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Grapple closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Grapple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grapple doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodolfo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodolfo wants to clinch but Grapple slips to the side
and Grapple counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodolfo or perhaps it was just good defense by Grapple, which made it look bad.
Rodolfo shoots in but no luck this time.
Grapple is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodolfo with a body shot.#CL2#
Grapple drives through and clinches with Rodolfo against the cage.
#T1#
A short right from Grapple. #BC2#
Grapple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grapple moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Grapple.
Grapple lands with a light punch inside.
Rodolfo tries to break free but Grapple pushes him back against the cage.
Rodolfo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grapple keeps control of Rodolfo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Grapple on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grapple.
Rodolfo tries to pull guard but Grapple won't allow it.
Grapple struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodolfo controls his hands.
Rodolfo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grapple lands a body punch. #T2#
Grapple scores with a hook to the body.
Grapple stalling against the cage.
Grapple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Grapple manages to break the clinch.
Rodolfo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Grapple closes the distance and clinches.
Grapple misses with some punches.
Grapple lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodolfo backwards.
Rodolfo has had enough of the clinch but Grapple keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Grapple escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Grapple moves into range and clinches up with Rodolfo.#T3#
Rodolfo is trying to push Grapple away but Grapple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodolfo fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Grapple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grapple has Rodolfo up against the cage in a clinch.
Grapple is leaning against Rodolfo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spike Grapple is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grapple - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rodolfo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rodolfo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grapple to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Grapple managing to block the knees to the body from Rodolfo.
Rodolfo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grapple fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rodolfo dodges the punch combination from Grapple.
Rodolfo closes the distance and clinches up with Grapple, looking for a takedown. Rodolfo pushes Grapple against the cage but Grapple circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grapple looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodolfo is just out of range.
As Grapple tries to get set, Rodolfo tries to push him back and clinch up but Grapple manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Grapple has closed the distance and engaged Rodolfo in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rodolfo tries for a takedown but Grapple manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spike Grapple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grapple 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spike Grapple!
An out of breath Spike Grapple thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 20
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Rodolfo throws out a loose jab but Pinkleshtein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodolfo wants to clinch.#CL#
Rodolfo has Pinkleshtein up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodolfo working aggressively here.
#TD#
Rodolfo successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodolfo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinkleshtein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rodolfo is tightening it up a little... Pinkleshtein has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pinkleshtein reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pinkleshtein taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rodolfo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Rodolfo!
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