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Event:
Madness Fright Night 30
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Rhodes tries to clinch up.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhodes as he jumps to the side.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up with Mills, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes Mills against the cage but Mills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mills swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.#TD#
Mills shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhodes trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes wants to get back to full guard.
Mills thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes is looking for a sweep. Mills is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is trying to maintain the position but Mills is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhodes is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes trying to hold on to Mills's head to control him but Mills postures up.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Mills 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.
Mills winds up and cracks Rhodes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mills.
Rhodes is looking to control Mills's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
#T2#
Mills blocks the strikes from Rhodes.
#SUB#
Mills is working for a kimura but Rhodes is defending it quite comfortably.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mills is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Mills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills throwing shots but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though.
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mills.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rhodes is defending against the submission attempts here by Mills.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Rhodes wants to control but Mills is keeping busy.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
#T4#
Rhodes is still trying to improve position.
Mills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhodes defending well though. #SUB#
Mills is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes trying to control here.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
Mills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mills throwing shots but Rhodes is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Mills is looking for a kimura but Rhodes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mills to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Mills dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mills fails to land the takedown.
Mills shoots for a takedown but Rhodes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mills dives in for a single leg takedown but Rhodes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rhodes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mills on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lance Mills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mills on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes working the ground and pound.
Mills is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rhodes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Mills is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
Rhodes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Rhodes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mills has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rhodes is looking to defend but Mills has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rhodes! Mills pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rhodes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lance Mills!
Our winner, Lance Mills, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Rhodes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holloway's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holloway is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Rhodes is thwarting Holloway's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Holloway 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.
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhodes working Holloway over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holloway tries to roll over but Rhodes keeps him under control.
Holloway is still trying to improve position.
Holloway throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holloway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#ES2#
Holloway kicks Rhodes off and gets to his feet.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target. #TD#
Rhodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Holloway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhodes defends it easily.#T2#
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holloway's head.#SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes cracks Holloway with a solid left hand.
Rhodes with a nice head shot there.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes works over Holloway with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB2#
Holloway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes postures up.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes won't allow Holloway to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Holloway has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holloway looks winded!#T4#
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holloway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rhodes passes into side control.
Holloway is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Holloway struggling a bit here.
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 Alexander Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holloway closes the distance and clinches up with Rhodes, looking for a takedown. Holloway pushes Rhodes against the cage but Rhodes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Rhodes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holloway is trying to defend but Rhodes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Holloway defending well. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhodes prevents Holloway from improving his position.#T1#
Rhodes trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
Holloway punching from the bottom.
Holloway has hold of Rhodes's hands but Rhodes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Holloway looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rhodes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Holloway tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.#T2#
Holloway is breathing heavily.
Holloway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Holloway is a slippery customer.
Rhodes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alexander Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Rhodes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holloway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holloway is trying to control but can't.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
Holloway is in trouble now - Rhodes has advanced to mount!
Holloway tries to reverse the position but Rhodes maintains control.
Rhodes wants to control the pace but Holloway is squirming around nicely.
Rhodes is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Rhodes looking to control but Holloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodes is landing with some decent strikes but Holloway is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rhodes breaks from Holloway's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Holloway is rocked!
Holloway is in a horrible position here. Rhodes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holloway is still in real trouble! Can Rhodes finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes with shots to the head and body - Holloway looks very uncomfortable down there.
Holloway is working to get back to half guard.
Rhodes trying to control but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rhodes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rhodes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Rhodes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Holloway gets caught flat footed, as Rhodes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
Rhodes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhodes's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Holloway has gone for a leg lock! Rhodes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holloway's guard.#REVR#
Holloway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes pushes down on Holloway's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Rhodes is trying to control. Holloway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holloway is trying to stand up here but Rhodes is controlling him well.
Rhodes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Rhodes. #SUB2#
Holloway looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Rhodes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holloway wants to control but Rhodes is having none of it.
Rhodes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Holloway can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Holloway 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.
Rhodes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rhodes is looking to advance position but Holloway won't allow it.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Holloway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Holloway actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodes lands a nice short elbow.
Rhodes tries to pass to full mount but Holloway defends it.
Rhodes working Holloway over with strikes.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holloway tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Dale Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rhodes passes into side control, despite Holloway's attempt to control the position.
Rhodes works to advance to full mount. Holloway defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alexander Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhodes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rhodes!
Dale Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'sometimes your the pawn and sometimes your the king, tonight I was the pawn.'.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 22
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Rhodes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ronaldo jabs at Rhodes's body.#TD#
Ronaldo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rhodes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes landing with the ground and pound.
Rhodes is in close to Ronaldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo pulls Rhodes in close to prevent any damage.
Rhodes advances position into side control!#T1#
Ronaldo prevents Rhodes from moving into mount.
Rhodes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Rhodes is chipping away with strikes.
Rhodes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rhodes wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
Ronaldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ronaldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhodes advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Ronaldo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rhodes unloads with some shots from mount but Ronaldo bucks and avoids them well.
Ronaldo taking shots to the head.
Rhodes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ronaldo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rhodes.
Ronaldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rhodes controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ronaldo is looking to escape. #T3#
Ronaldo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ronaldo taking shots to the head.
Rhodes tries to control but Ronaldo wriggling away.
Rhodes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rhodes is landing with some decent strikes but Ronaldo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rhodes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Poor strikes thrown by Rhodes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rhodes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ronaldo because Rhodes loaded up on that one.
Rhodes wants to control the pace but Ronaldo is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rhodes throwing strikes here but Ronaldo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rhodes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ronaldo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes tries to push Ronaldo's head away but Ronaldo is holding on tight.
Rhodes trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rhodes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ronaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Ronaldo scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a shot to the body.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ronaldo but Ronaldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ronaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Rhodes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ronaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Rhodes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ronaldo stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ronaldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Ronaldo prevents Rhodes from breaking the clinch.
Rhodes is trying to push Ronaldo away but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
Rhodes is trying to push Ronaldo away but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Ronaldo stalling the fight.
Ronaldo gets underhooks to prevent Rhodes's takedown attempt.
Rhodes wants a takedown.
Rhodes has Ronaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ronaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Ronaldo.
Rhodes tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to maintain a safe position but Ronaldo gets an underhook and turns Rhodes into the cage.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Rhodes tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhodes's efforts to push away.
Ronaldo keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rhodes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Ronaldo cracks Rhodes with a nice body shot.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Ronaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ronaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Rhodes is trying to stall.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ronaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Ronaldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronaldo gets through Rhodes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo. #TD#
Rhodes jumps into guard, dragging Ronaldo to the mat.
Rhodes trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhodes doesn't seem phased though.
Ronaldo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ronaldo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Rhodes is rocked!
Ronaldo cracks Rhodes on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rhodes falls backwards against the cage. Ronaldo follows up with more strikes that drop Rhodes to his knees. Ronaldo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rhodes! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Ronaldo!
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Event:
SAFO The Next Level
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bakocevic throws a right hand that Rhodes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhodes also avoids with ease.
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rhodes tries to sprawl out of it but Bakocevic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rhodes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Bakocevic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhodes, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rhodes decides to pull guard.
Bakocevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bakocevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes! #REVB#
Rhodes wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bakocevic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rhodes connects with a decent elbow.
Rhodes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bakocevic keeps working.
Rhodes cracks Bakocevic with a big right hand but Bakocevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bakocevic can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Bakocevic is working away. #T2#
Bakocevic is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes working the ground and pound from side control.
Rhodes lands some shots froms side control.
Rhodes cracks Bakocevic with a big right hand but Bakocevic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Bakocevic is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakocevic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Bakocevic wants to get back to his feet but Rhodes is dominant here and he's now got Bakocevic's back!
Bakocevic is keeping busy.
Rhodes has the hooks in. Bakocevic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhodes lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rhodes avoiding Bakocevic 's attempts to control his hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rhodes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The referee is taking a good look at Bakocevic as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rhodes!
Rhodes looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#ROC2#
Bakocevic is rocked!#T4#
Rhodes is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Bakocevic is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rhodes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Rhodes misses with a looping right.
Weryg doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Rhodes counters with a shoot takedown. Weryg fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Weryg is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rhodes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Weryg's body to avoid the submission. Weryg has instead reached around Rhodes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Weryg arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rtyr Weryg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Rhodes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Rhodes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maximum sprawls well initially but Rhodes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maximum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximum moves into full guard.
Maximum wants to get back to his feet but Rhodes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maximum pulls Rhodes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximum keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes works over Maximum with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Maximum seems keen to control Rhodes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximum's head.
Rhodes prevents Maximum from getting back to his feet.
Maximum trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Maximum isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rhodes stacks Maximum 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 Rhodes!
Maximum manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB#
Maximum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhodes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhodes on the ground.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximum working Rhodes over with strikes.
Rhodes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rhodes trying to control the position.
Rhodes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rhodes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximum is one step ahead there.
Rhodes keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Maximum wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Rhodes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhodes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rhodes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhodes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Maximum keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhodes trying to control but Maximum is working from the bottom.
Rhodes preventing the sweep.
Maximum looking to control but Rhodes passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rhodes wants to pass to mount but Maximum is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rhodes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rhodes throws a hook but Maximum avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maximum wants to stand and escape but Rhodes is having none of it.
Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes stops Maximum from standing up.
Rhodes advances to half guard.
Rhodes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rhodes trying to control but Maximum is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rhodes with shots to the head and body - Maximum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maximum tries to reverse the position but Rhodes maintains control.
Rhodes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Maximum has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes landing shots from mount.
Maximum gets back to half guard.
Rhodes slips a nice elbow through Maximum's hands, connecting with Maximum's forehead.#ROC2#
Maximum is rocked!
Rhodes works his way into full mount!
Oh Maximum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes unloading with bombs!#T2#
Rhodes cracks Maximum with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximum taking shots to the head.
Maximum tries to hold on but Rhodes pushes him away.
Rhodes tries to control but Maximum wriggling away.
Rhodes avoids the attempt from Maximum to control.
Rhodes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximum is looking to escape.
Maximum seems to have got his legs back now.
Rhodes connects with a bit shot that sees Maximum covering up! More strikes from Rhodes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rhodes is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rhodes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rhodes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rhodes trying to control the position but Zimermann is working away.
Zimermann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhodes on the ground.
Rhodes prevents Zimermann from escaping the position.
Zimermann taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rhodes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes throws an elbow but Zimermann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Zimermann is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Rhodes.
Rhodes just content to control the position.
Zimermann is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rhodes connects with a decent elbow.
Rhodes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rhodes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimermann keeps working.
Zimermann is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rhodes cracks Zimermann with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Rhodes cracks Zimermann with a big elbow.
Rhodes cracks Zimermann with a big right hand but Zimermann just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Zimermann is rocked!
Rhodes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Zimermann is working away.
Rhodes scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Zimermann is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rhodes lands a strong strike to the head of Zimermann. That's dazed him! Rhodes looking to finish here. Zimermann is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rhodes lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rhodes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Rhodes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopkins did well to prevent Rhodes getting side control.
Rhodes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopkins defending well though.
Rhodes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopkins won't allow Rhodes to pass to mount.
Rhodes moves into full mount! Hopkins won't be happy about that!
Rhodes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rhodes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hopkins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Rhodes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rhodes looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhodes lands a couple of good shots and Hopkins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hopkins covering up well under a series of strikes from Rhodes.
Hopkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rhodes is punishing Hopkins with strikes - can he finish him?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rhodes connects with a big shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
#T2#
Rhodes throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hopkins staying busy and making it hard for Rhodes to control.
Rhodes is working the ground and pound. Can Hopkins escape?
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Rhodes tries to get the hooks in deep but Hopkins pushed the leg off.
Hopkins covers up after that shot from Rhodes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Rhodes scores with punches and elbows.
Hopkins is trying to remain composed but Rhodes is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hopkins is taking damage to the body and head.
Rhodes trying to control.
Rhodes misses with an elbow to the head.
Rhodes biding his time, controlling Hopkins.
Hopkins is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rhodes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rhodes.
Rhodes lands shots from the back.
Rhodes lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhodes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rhodes lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes trying to control.
Rhodes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hopkins up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rhodes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rhodes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hopkins sprawls well initially but Rhodes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rhodes throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Rhodes in his half guard.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Hopkins is a slippery customer.
Rhodes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Rhodes 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rhodes lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rhodes is trying to control the action in half guard but Hopkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hopkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rhodes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rhodes trying to control the action but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
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. Rhodes connects with a nice short shot to Hopkins's temple.
Hopkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rhodes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rhodes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rhodes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rhodes landing strikes from the mount and Hopkins is in trouble!
Hopkins is bucking up trying to escape but Rhodes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Rhodes lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Rhodes.
Rhodes cracks Hopkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes lands a big shot to the head and Hopkins winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Rhodes!
The defeated Jimmy Hopkins had this to say: 'Is disgusting'.
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