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Event:
CTBA: Thighpunch Vs Arnason
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ridderinkhof throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridderinkhof looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridderinkhof throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Ridderinkhof slips under a jab.
Ridderinkhof throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ridderinkhof on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridderinkhof pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridderinkhof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridderinkhof moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ridderinkhof's shoulder, as Ridderinkhof tries to avoid the shot.
Ridderinkhof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Ridderinkhof throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Ridderinkhof.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Ridderinkhof jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Ridderinkhof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodriguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ridderinkhof's head. #T1#
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook.
Ridderinkhof scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridderinkhof connects with a body shot.
Ridderinkhof has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridderinkhof there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ridderinkhof throws a right hand that misses
and Ridderinkhof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ridderinkhof cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridderinkhof throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridderinkhof misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Ridderinkhof moves out of range.
Aad Ridderinkhof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridderinkhof digs a good body shot into Rodriguez's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Ridderinkhof.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Ridderinkhof scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridderinkhof slips under a jab.
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ridderinkhof had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Ridderinkhof throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Ridderinkhof saw that one coming.
Ridderinkhof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridderinkhof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ridderinkhof's shoulder, as Ridderinkhof tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridderinkhof throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Ridderinkhof avoids it with no problem.
Ridderinkhof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridderinkhof looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Ridderinkhof waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Ridderinkhof misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Ridderinkhof saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridderinkhof swings widly with a right hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez takes one on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Ridderinkhof ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santiago Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ridderinkhof moved out of range.
Ridderinkhof moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridderinkhof misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridderinkhof scores with a nice head shot.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Ridderinkhof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ridderinkhof wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridderinkhof cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#That has opened up Santiago Rodriguez's cut even more.
Ridderinkhof misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridderinkhof misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Ridderinkhof blocks it.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof blocks a jab.
Ridderinkhof thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Ridderinkhof misses the target.
Ridderinkhof with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridderinkhof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ridderinkhof scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Ridderinkhof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridderinkhof takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Ridderinkhof throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridderinkhof loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Ridderinkhof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridderinkhof swings widly with a right hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Ridderinkhof avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridderinkhof drops his hands momentarily and Rodriguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Ridderinkhof uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridderinkhof misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ridderinkhof moved out of range.
Ridderinkhof throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ridderinkhof moved out of range.
Ridderinkhof missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridderinkhof connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#The cut above Santiago Rodriguez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ridderinkhof throws a poor cross that misses
and Ridderinkhof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Ridderinkhof catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Rodriguez stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Rodriguez walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ridderinkhof's shoulder, as Ridderinkhof tries to avoid the shot.
Ridderinkhof steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Nice defenses there by Ridderinkhof.
A little feinted left hand from Ridderinkhof on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridderinkhof throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Ridderinkhof was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodriguez.
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aad Ridderinkhof will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Ridderinkhof avoids the punch easily.
Aad Ridderinkhof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridderinkhof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridderinkhof throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Ridderinkhof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez defending well as Ridderinkhof loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Ridderinkhof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Ridderinkhof misses with a looping left.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridderinkhof slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ridderinkhof slips under a jab.
Ridderinkhof misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Ridderinkhof.#T1#
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridderinkhof.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridderinkhof throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridderinkhof looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridderinkhof slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Ridderinkhof loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.#T2#
Ridderinkhof throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Ridderinkhof misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridderinkhof ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridderinkhof's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridderinkhof misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Ridderinkhof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridderinkhof is looking to counter punch.
Ridderinkhof throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridderinkhof swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridderinkhof looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Ridderinkhof misses with a left hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Ridderinkhof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez defending well as Ridderinkhof loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Ridderinkhof counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Rodriguez onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ridderinkhof finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridderinkhof misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santiago Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
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 Aad Ridderinkhof.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aad Ridderinkhof! |
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Event:
CTBA: Ridderinkhof Vs Cholo
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muwaitang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Muwaitang throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muwaitang misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Muwaitang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muwaitang throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez jabs Muwaitang right on the nose. Muwaitang blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muwaitang throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muwaitang misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez works the jab nicely.
Muwaitang throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Muwaitang misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muwaitang misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muwaitang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Muwaitang misses.
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!
Muwaitang throws a combination that misses
and Muwaitang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muwaitang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muwaitang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muwaitang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muwaitang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Muwaitang throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Muwaitang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Muwaitang moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Muwaitang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Muwaitang ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the head.
Muwaitang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muwaitang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Muwaitang misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Muwaitang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muwaitang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muwaitang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muwaitang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muwaitang.
Rodriguez unleashes a big counter combination but Muwaitang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Muwaitang misses.
Muwaitang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Muwaitang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muwaitang swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Muwaitang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Muwaitang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Muwaitang throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muwaitang misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muwaitang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muwaitang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muwaitang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Muwaitang strikes.
Muwaitang misses with a hook.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muwaitang misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Muwaitang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muwaitang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muwaitang throws out the jab.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Muwaitang.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Muwaitang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muwaitang misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muwaitang moves out of range of the strikes.
Saipam Muwaitang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muwaitang misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Muwaitang throws a combination that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Muwaitang misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Muwaitang throws a big shot that misses.
Muwaitang misses with a hook
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muwaitang throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Rodriguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muwaitang doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muwaitang throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muwaitang misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Muwaitang misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez unleashes a big counter combination but Muwaitang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muwaitang throws an off balance right hand
and Muwaitang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Muwaitang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Muwaitang avoids it with no problem.
Muwaitang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
An attempted straight right counter from Muwaitang misses the target.
Muwaitang misses with a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muwaitang misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muwaitang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muwaitang throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Muwaitang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muwaitang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muwaitang throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muwaitang misses with a combination
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muwaitang's hands.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Muwaitang misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Muwaitang clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodriguez cracks Muwaitang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muwaitang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Muwaitang misses with a hook.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muwaitang throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muwaitang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez. #T1#
Muwaitang blocks a jab.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Muwaitang throws a combination that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Muwaitang misses with a right hand
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Saipam Muwaitang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muwaitang misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Muwaitang moved out of range.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez connects with a looping right hand.
Muwaitang takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muwaitang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Muwaitang looks to land a combination. Rodriguez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muwaitang.
#T2#
Muwaitang swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Muwaitang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muwaitang throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Muwaitang misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
Muwaitang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muwaitang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Muwaitang blocks it.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muwaitang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muwaitang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muwaitang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Saipam Muwaitang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muwaitang staying out of range there.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muwaitang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Rodriguez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Santiago Rodriguez made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CTMMA 20: Kasai Vs Salazar
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
IronSide misses with a takedown attempt - Rodriguez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
IronSide throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
IronSide shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
IronSide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the 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!
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
IronSide dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
IronSide slips under a jab from Rodriguez.#T1#
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by IronSide.
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but IronSide has taken the fight into the clinch.
IronSide jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with IronSide around his waist. IronSide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've been informed that IronSide 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.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.#T2#
IronSide slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
IronSide walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
IronSide throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
#CL2#
IronSide has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
IronSide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but IronSide avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but IronSide avoids the punch easily.
IronSide misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
IronSide looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
IronSide is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez won't allow IronSide to pass to mount. #SUB2#
IronSide is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time IronSide.
IronSide trying to control the pace. #ES#
Rodriguez kicks IronSide off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
IronSide walks into a straight right hand from Rodriguez.
IronSide tries to clinch up.
IronSide slips under a jab from Rodriguez.#CL2#
IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by IronSide. #TD2#
IronSide pulls guard successfully.
IronSide is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
IronSide pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
IronSide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.#CL2#
IronSide moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.#BC2#
IronSide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
IronSide moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but IronSide is out of range.
IronSide shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
IronSide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez throws a hook but IronSide blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from IronSide.
Rodriguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for IronSide, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from IronSide. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but IronSide uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez sets himself, and IronSide steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriguez avoids it this time.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IronSide.
IronSide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab. #CL2#
IronSide closes the distance and clinches.
IronSide blocks an uppercut.
IronSide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
IronSide fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
IronSide is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
IronSide drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
IronSide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
IronSide looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IronSide.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IronSide.#T2#
IronSide closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. IronSide pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
IronSide wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
IronSide throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
IronSide instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break free but IronSide has control.
IronSide has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
IronSide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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#
IronSide has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IronSide can do to turn this around?#T3#
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by IronSide.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IronSide.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IronSide ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
IronSide steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodriguez.
IronSide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
IronSide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
IronSide lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriguez throws a combination that misses
and IronSide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
IronSide slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a one two combo.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. IronSide moves away and avoids it.
Santiago Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
IronSide misses with a looping right.
IronSide walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IronSide fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but IronSide slips the punch.
IronSide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.#CL2#
IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from IronSide.
IronSide leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
IronSide pulls Rodriguez into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santiago Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
IronSide uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez sets himself, and IronSide steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriguez avoids it this time.
IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
IronSide slips under a jab.
IronSide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but IronSide uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjorn IronSide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws a hook but IronSide avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target. #CL2#
IronSide forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
IronSide lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
IronSide misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.#CL2#
IronSide closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
IronSide jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with IronSide around his waist. IronSide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
IronSide stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
IronSide will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on IronSide's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but IronSide won't allow it.
IronSide prevents Rodriguez from breaking the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
IronSide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
IronSide has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
IronSide keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.#T2#
Rodriguez is trying to push IronSide away but IronSide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodriguez is trying to push IronSide away but IronSide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
IronSide decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
IronSide is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
IronSide tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it. #T3##ES#
Rodriguez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but IronSide is on him like a limpet, forcing Rodriguez back against the cage.#BC2#
IronSide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
IronSide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
IronSide unleashes a big counter combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
IronSide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IronSide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
IronSide looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IronSide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
IronSide slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
IronSide throws a counter combo.#CL2#
IronSide has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
IronSide is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
IronSide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
#BC2#
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodriguez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
IronSide darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Rodriguez catches IronSide right on the button with a cross.
IronSide needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.
Santiago Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodriguez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Rodriguez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Santiago Rodriguez waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CTBA: Gordon Vs Thighpunch
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez scores with the left hand. Dent knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Dent acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dent slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dent tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Dent blocks it.
Dent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Dent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dent has time to react.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Dent moved out of range.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodriguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Dent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Dent wants to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch position.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Dent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dent pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target. #T1#
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez sets himself, and Dent steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriguez avoids it this time.
Dent misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the head.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Nice defenses there by Dent.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!
Dent walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Dent is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Santiago Rodriguez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Santiago Rodriguez waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Bobby Dent stepped up to the mic, saying 'Someone must of spiked my tea because I should of won this fight.'. |
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Event:
CTMMA 18: Grang Vs Miz 2
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Toryiama on that attempt.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Toryiama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Toryiama ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsuhiro Toryiama.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Toryiama.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Toryiama avoids it easily.
Toryiama shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez is looking to counter punch.
Toryiama with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Toryiama counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez didn't expect that. #T1#
Rodriguez is wriggling around but Toryiama manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB2#
Toryiama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Toryiama eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for a kimura here.
#ES#
Rodriguez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Rodriguez scores with a jab.
Toryiama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toryiama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Toryiama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Toryiama ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toryiama.#TD2#
Toryiama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Toryiama is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodriguez is trying to escape and Toryiama transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Toryiama! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuhiro Toryiama! |
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Event:
CTMMA 15: Kasai Vs Bresnar
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Grang slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Grang.
Rodriguez lands a jab.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Grang's head but Grang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Grang's shoulder, as Grang tries to avoid the shot.
Grang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target.
Grang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Grang throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
It looked like Rodriguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Grang moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Grang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A jab from Grang misses.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grang misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Grang avoids the punch easily.
Grang with a nice cross.
Grang slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Grang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Grang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grang walks into a left hand.
Grang throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Grang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
We've been told by Rodriguez's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Grang moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Grang avoids it easily.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Grang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Grang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Grang avoids the punch easily.
Grang slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
It seemed like Grang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Grang ducks down to avoid it.
Grang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
A little jabbing left from Grang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Grang fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grang defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grang.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Grang.
Rodriguez cracks Grang with an open hand slap.
Grang slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grang sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
A left lands for Grang.
Rodriguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grang.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grang throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grang.
Grang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grang.
Grang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Grang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grang lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Grang.
Rodriguez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Grang strikes.#T4#
Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a series of strikes. Grang will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Rodriguez finds it's way through Grang's defenses.
Grang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Grang with a series of wild strikes but Grang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Grang. #CUT2#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Grang.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Grang's shoulder, as Grang tries to avoid the shot.
Grang misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez walks into a stiff left hand from Grang.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Grang finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
A big left from Grang misses.
Grang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Santiago Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Grang does no damage.
A jab from Grang misses.
Rodriguez defending well as Grang loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Grang with a series of wild strikes but Grang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Grang lands with a cross.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Grang.
Santiago Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Grang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodriguez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grang scrambles back to his feet.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grang.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Grang slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Grang throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grang.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Grang slips the punch.#T1#
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Grang is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grang.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grang.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Grang.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Grang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Grang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grang looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Grang lands a slapping body shot.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Rodriguez finds it's target.
Grang misses with a wild combination.
Grang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Grang throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Grang saw that one coming.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grang throws out the jab.
Rodriguez cracks Grang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grang swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Grang throws a combination that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Grang lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grang.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Grang's head but Grang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Grang moved out of range.
Grang throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Grang's head.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Grang right on the button with a cross.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Grang ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grang misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Grang.
Grang misses with a combination
and Grang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez catches Grang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grang misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Grang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Grang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grang slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Rodriguez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Grang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Grang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grang can do to turn this around?
Grang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
Grang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Grang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rodriguez has got the better of the exchanges.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grang.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Grang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Grang manages to avoid it.
Grang missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grang slips under a jab.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Grang.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Grang looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Grang moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Grang throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Grang misses the body punch
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Grang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grang misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Grang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Grang scores with a jab. Rodriguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Grang misses.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grang.
Grang throws a one two combo.
Nice cross by Grang.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Grang looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grang.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Grang.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Grang.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grang moves away from the strike by Rodriguez. #T2#
Grang misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Grang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Grang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Grang.
Grang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grang misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grang misses with a double jab
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Grang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grang slips a straight right by Rodriguez.#T3#
Grang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grang looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Grang slips under a jab.
Grang misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Grang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Grang's shoulder, as Grang tries to avoid the shot.
Grang misses with a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Grang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Grang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grang needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.
Jinski Grang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grang blocks a jab.
Grang throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Grang lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Grang jabs at Rodriguez's body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Grang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grang misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Grang misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grang ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grang.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
It seemed like Grang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grang ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Nice cross by Rodriguez.
Grang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Santiago Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Grang.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Rodriguez!
Santiago Rodriguez gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CTFA 14: Bresnar Vs Neich
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Grang.
Grang lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Grang misses with a body punch
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Grang avoids it easily.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Grang's head but Grang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Grang seems unphased.
Grang with a jab.
Grang's corner calls for a 1-2. Grang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Grang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Grang.
Grang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grang lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grang throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Grang blocks a jab.
Grang throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grang looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grang's head.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Grang avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Grang.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Grang misses the target.
Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grang misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Grang lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Grang slips the punch.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grang in his tracks.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Grang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grang scores with a one two! Rodriguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grang swinging wildly here.
Grang blocks a jab.
Rodriguez cracks Grang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grang.
Grang swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Grang.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grang.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodriguez. Rodriguez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grang staying out of range there.#T3#
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grang.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Grang's shoulder, as Grang tries to avoid the shot.
Grang moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Grang misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grang.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Grang ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Grang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.#T4#
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Grang should have avoided that one.
Grang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Grang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Grang throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grang slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Grang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Grang ducked under it nicely.
Grang throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santiago Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Grang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez scores with a jab.
Grang misses with a straight right.
Grang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Grang misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Grang moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grang. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Grang lands with a nice body punch.
Grang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left and a right from Grang both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Grang ducks down to avoid it.
Grang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Donk. Rodriguez catches Grang right on the button with a cross.
Grang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grang lands with a good body shot.
Grang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Grang catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Rodriguez lands.
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grang finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Grang throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Grang.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Grang is out of range.
Grang looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Grang moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grang.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Grang.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Grang avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Grang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Grang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grang walks into a jab.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Grang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grang.
Jinski Grang is winning the standup battle so far.
Grang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Grang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grang throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Grang defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Grang throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Grang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Grang avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grang circles away quickly and effectively.
Grang throws an off balance right hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Grang throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Grang moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Grang's shoulder, as Grang tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grang dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Grang throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Grang saw that one coming.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Grang's head.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Grang's shoulder, as Grang tries to avoid the shot.
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grang.
Grang with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Grang.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grang's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jinski Grang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Grang.
Grang throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Grang.
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Grang slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Grang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Grang.
Grang throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grang has time to react.
Grang just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Grang slips the punch.
Grang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Grang's head back.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Grang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grang.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Grang throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grang blocks a jab.
Grang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Grang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Grang throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez cracks Grang with a good jab.
Grang misses with a hook to the body
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Grang looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Grang.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grang throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grang.
Grang missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodriguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Grang's head.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grang throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Grang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Grang slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Grang cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Grang is out of range.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodriguez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Grang is out of range.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grang misses the jab.
Grang misses with a straight right.
Grang scores with a nice right hand.
Grang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grang misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grang ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Grang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Grang's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grang thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Grang misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Grang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Grang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Grang moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez with a hook.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Grang slips the punch.
Grang misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
A big right from Grang misses.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Grang takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
CTFA 13: Bresnar Vs Harvey
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
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Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Grang slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Grang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Grang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Grang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Grang moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grang is looking for a counter combo.
Grang moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Grang blocks it.
Grang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Grang misses the target.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Grang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Grang blocks it.#T1#
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Grang ducked under it nicely.
Grang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grang under the eye.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Grang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Grang.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Rodriguez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
It looked like Grang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grang takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Grang ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Grang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grang.
Grang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Grang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Grang counter with a right hand.
Grang defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Grang throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Grang ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.#T3#
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Grang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Grang saw that one coming.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Grang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Grang ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodriguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
Grang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Grang counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Santiago Rodriguez's cut even more.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Grang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grang moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
letting Grang counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grang slips a jab from Rodriguez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hinski Grang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Grang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grang slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Grang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Grang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Grang is out of range.
Grang throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Grang counters with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Grang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Grang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Grang ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Grang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Grang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Grang finish him?
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Grang ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Grang slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
It looked like Grang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rodriguez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grang has got the better of the exchanges.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grang.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Grang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Santiago Rodriguez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Grang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Grang moves away and avoids it.
Grang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Grang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Grang misses its target.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grang.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grang.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand #KD#
and Grang counters with a nice right hand that sends Rodriguez toppling to the canvas! Rodriguez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Grang finish him?!
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Grang counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#Santiago Rodriguez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grang blocks a jab.
Grang slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Grang is out of range.
It looked like Grang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Grang avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Grang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodriguez! Grang lets Rodriguez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Grang slips under a jab.
Grang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grang.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Grang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodriguez! Grang lets Rodriguez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Santiago Rodriguez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hinski Grang!
Hinski Grang retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Hinski Grang was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CTFA FN 3: Neich Vs Harrington
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez connects with a single shot there.
Butch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez clobbers Butch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodriguez sizes up Butch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez cracks Butch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Butch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodriguez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butch scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodriguez lunges at Butch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butch's hand.
Butch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Rodriguez.#T1#
Butch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodriguez sizes up Butch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butch moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Rodriguez there.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Butch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Butch is controlling him. #ES#
Rodriguez has his feet on Butch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Butch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez connects with a single shot there.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Butch avoids it easily.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Butch seems unphased.
Rodriguez throws a one two combo.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Butch right on the button with a cross.
Rodriguez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Butch ducks down to avoid it.
Butch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Butch blocks a jab.
Butch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Butch walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Butch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination. Butch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Butch dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Butch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Butch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Butch blocks it.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Butch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez cracks Butch with an open hand slap.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Butch acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Butch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Butch was well out of range.
Butch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Butch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks Butch with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez throws a one two combo.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Butch slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Butch's head back.
Rodriguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Butch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
Butch moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez cracks Butch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Butch defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
And Butch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Butch's head but Butch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez sizes up Butch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butch circles away quickly and effectively.
Butch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Butch slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Butch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodriguez lands the left hand.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Butch's shoulder, as Butch tries to avoid the shot.
And Butch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Butch drops his hands momentarily and Rodriguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Butch ducks down to avoid it.
Butch with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butch can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Butch slips the punch.
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Butch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Butch feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Rodriguez cracks Butch with a good jab.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Butch with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Butch moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Santiago Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
And Butch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Butch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Butch slips a jab from Rodriguez.
And Butch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Butch is out of range.
Butch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Butch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a combination. Butch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Butch saw that one coming.
Butch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Butch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
Santiago Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez!
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Butch moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Butch ducks down to avoid it.
And Butch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez scores with a hook.
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Butch ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Butch with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.#T1#
Rodriguez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butch.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Butch saw that one coming.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
Butch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Butch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Butch ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Butch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butch with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
Rodriguez lands with an uppercut that bounces Butch off the cage and back into range.
Rodriguez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Butch eats them both and turns towards Rodriguez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Butch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Butch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Butch moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Butch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Butch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodriguez.
Butch slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Butch with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodriguez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Butch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Butch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Butch moves out of range of the strikes.
And Butch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Butch moves away and avoids it.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
Butch moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Butch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.#T4#
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodriguez jabs Butch right on the nose. Butch blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Butch ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Butch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butch.
Butch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Butch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Butch moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Butch feints the counter takedown.
Bruno Butch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butch slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Butch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodriguez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Rodriguez!
An intense looking Santiago Rodriguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That makes 6 in a row! Hinski, get ready cause whether you win or lose tonight, I'm coming for you.'. |
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Event:
CTFA 9: Mitchel Vs Neich
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodriguez leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Scott with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
We've been told by Rodriguez's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Rodriguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Rodriguez pushes Scott off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Scott stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Scott is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Scott stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Scott works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Scott is working Rodriguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rodriguez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Scott gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Scott works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott scoring with punches to the head and body.
Scott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scott prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Scott working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Rodriguez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodriguez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Scott working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Scott connects with a couple of short punches.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott with a nice head shot there.#T4##ES#
Rodriguez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Scott slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Scott.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scott showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Scott 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#
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott with the counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Scott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES#
Rodriguez manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Scott prevents Rodriguez from escaping the position.
Scott landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scott working the ground and pound.
Scott working the head with strikes.
Scott scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Scott cracks Rodriguez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rodriguez is trying to buck Scott off.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rodriguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jeremy Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES#
Rodriguez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rodriguez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Scott is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Scott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scott works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Scott working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Scott lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Scott is in control.
Rodriguez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Scott in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rodriguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scott working the ground and pound.
Scott creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rodriguez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scott landing a few strikes. #T3#
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rodriguez taking a bit of punishment here - Scott scoring with strikes.
Scott cracks Rodriguez with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Scott immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rodriguez is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Scott!
In his post fight interview, Jeremy Scott gave a big smile as he said 'Im calling out the champ, I already have a win over you, lets run it back so I can get that strap.'. |
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Event:
CTFA 8: Kasai VS Mitchel
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jamie Potter has been cut.
Rodriguez checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Potter moves into the clinch.
Potter is working for takedown but Rodriguez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Potter has control.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Potter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.#TD2#
Potter gets a double leg takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez pushes Potter off and gets back to his feet.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Potter moves into the clinch successfully.
Potter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Potter goes for a takedown attempt but Rodriguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter fails with the takedown.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Potter.
Potter blocks a jab.
Potter wants to counter the offense by Rodriguez and move into the clinch position.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Potter. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Potter closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Potter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodriguez tries to break the clinch but Potter is controlling the position.
Potter prevents Rodriguez from breaking the clinch.
Potter tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Potter drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Potter has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodriguez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Potter jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Potter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Potter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriguez after a bit of a struggle.
Potter tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Potter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Potter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Potter or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad. #T3#
Potter slips under a jab.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Potter is out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Potter throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Rodriguez's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Potter counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez defends it nicely.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Potter blocks it.
A nice combination there by Potter.
#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Potter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Potter throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Potter wants to clinch but Rodriguez slips to the side
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potter tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Potter.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Potter shoots in but no luck this time.
Santiago Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Potter forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
Potter jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Potter around his waist. Potter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Potter moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Potter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jamie Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Potter moves out of range.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Potter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Potter moves away from the strike by Rodriguez. #CL2#
Potter moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Potter has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodriguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez letting Potter take a breather here.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potter.
Potter works on Rodriguez's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Santiago Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Potter.
Potter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Potter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodriguez's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Potter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Potter manages to avoid it.
Potter needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Potter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Potter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Potter throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Potter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Potter fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Potter pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Potter has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Potter wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Potter counters with a nice body shot.
Potter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Potter on the side of the head.
No luck for Potter with that takedown attempt.
Potter looks to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Potter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez lands with a cross. #CUT#That has opened up Jamie Potter's cut even more.
Rodriguez lands with a straight right. Potter didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Potter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp right that sends Potter to the canvas! Rodriguez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Rodriguez! |
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Event:
CTFA 7: Gracie Vs Grang
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Newtron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newtron duly obliges.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newtron.
A right-left combo lands from Newtron.
Newtron swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newtron moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
As Rodriguez backs off Newtron throws a huge counter combo but Rodriguez manages to avoid it all.
Newtron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
Newtron looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Newtron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Newtron manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez lands with an uppercut that bounces Newtron off the cage and back into range.
Newtron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Newtron fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Newtron.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newtron looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Newtron swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Newtron's shoulder, as Newtron tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Newtron's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Newtron misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Newtron!
#T1#
Newtron misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newtron throws a combination. Rodriguez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Newtron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Newtron counter with a right hand.
Newtron slips under a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Newtron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Newtron tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newtron looks winded!
Newtron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Newtron moved out of range.
Newtron misses with a series of wild punches.
Newtron staying out of range there.
Rodriguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newtron lands a jab-cross combination.
Newtron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newtron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newtron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Despite the aggression on Newtron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Newtron.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Newtron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newtron misses with a series of wild punches.
Newtron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Rodriguez.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Newtron has been cut.
Newtron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Newtron avoids it easily.
Newtron throws a counter combo.#T3#
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Newtron moved out of range.
Newtron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newtron slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Newtron is working the combinations to good effect here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Rodriguez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Newtron! Rodriguez continues to tee off on Newtron, landing with a left and a right! Rodriguez connects with a right hand that leaves Newtron sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Santiago Rodriguez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Rocco Bermalingo has been cut.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Bermalingo is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Bermalingo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bermalingo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bermalingo misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bermalingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Bermalingo counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Bermalingo slips the punch.
Bermalingo is looking for a counter combo.
Bermalingo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bermalingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bermalingo's head.#ROC2#Bermalingo is rocked!
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bermalingo lands with a straight right. Rodriguez didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Bermalingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Bermalingo.
#KD2#
Rodriguez sends Bermalingo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rodriguez is motioning to the referee to let Bermalingo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Bermalingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bermalingo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Rodriguez points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bermalingo wakes up just in time to hear Rodriguez thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Rodriguez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Vick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vick misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Vick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vick there as he acknowledges the shot.
and Rodriguez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Vick! He's just covering up as Rodriguez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Rodriguez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Marcel with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Daimon Marcel has been cut.
Marcel misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daimon Marcel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcel shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Marcel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daimon Marcel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marcel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marcel closes the distance and clinches up with Rodriguez, looking for a takedown. Marcel pushes Rodriguez against the cage but Rodriguez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcel has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Marcel is rocked!#KD2#
Rodriguez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marcel sprawling to the canvas! Marcel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rodriguez finish him?!
Oh Marcel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Daimon Marcel's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcel has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice right hand that sends Marcel toppling to the canvas! Marcel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rodriguez finish him?!#T1#
Marcel goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Marcel avoids it with no problem.
Marcel seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcel shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcel tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily#KD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice right hand that sends Marcel toppling to the canvas! Marcel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rodriguez finish him?!#ROC2#Marcel is rocked!
Marcel switches off momentarily and Rodriguez cracks him with a monster right hand! Marcel topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rodriguez dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Rodriguez! |
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Event:
C4 - XXXIV - Evan vs. Lyoba
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Rodriguez.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Buckley wants to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Buckley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buckley lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Buckley has double underhooks.
Buckley connects with a knee to the head.
Buckley lands an elbow that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks for a moment.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Santiago Rodriguez's cut even more.
Buckley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buckley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Buckley working Rodriguez over with knees to the body.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Buckley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#The cut above Santiago Rodriguez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckley .
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Buckley scores with a hook to the body.
Buckley lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#Santiago Rodriguez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Buckley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buckley stalling in the clinch.
Buckley has Rodriguez pushed against the cage.
Buckley seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Buckley lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buckley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Buckley crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Buckley presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckley .
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Santiago Rodriguez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joaquin Buckley ! |
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Event:
C4 XXVI - Exotic vs. Anubis
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Rush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush cracks a nice hook into Rodriguez's ribs.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rush cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Rush.
Rob Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rush to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rush scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Rush finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush jabs at Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rush punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Rush finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rush circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Rush cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodriguez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rush finish him?
#T1#
Rush throws an overhand right that drops Rodriguez like a sack of potatoes! Rush dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Rush! |
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Event:
C4 - XVIII - Mountain vs Dukat
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ario is just out of range.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Ario throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ario has knocked Rodriguez down with a huge combo! Ario steps away and waves a wobbly Rodriguez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Ario weaves into range and cracks Rodriguez right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rodriguez goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Ario is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Usaamah Ario! |
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Event:
C4 XII - Evans vs. Lightning
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##KD2#
Rodriguez drops White with a beautiful combination! White stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodriguez is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Branson White has been cut.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from White - that will leave a mark!
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branson White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#White is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez lands with a right and another and another! White is in big trouble! Rodriguez lands again and this time it's lights out for White! A quality knockout there for Rodriguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Santiago Rodriguez! |
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Event:
C4 - The Fifth
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Buckley pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buckley smiles and moves away.
Buckley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Buckley pushes him off.#TD#
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Buckley is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Buckley 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Rodriguez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buckley , up you get! #CL2#
Buckley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Buckley as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Buckley - that landed with a thud.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Buckley .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Buckley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Buckley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buckley .
Buckley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buckley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Buckley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Buckley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buckley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Buckley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
Buckley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Buckley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Buckley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Buckley .
Buckley lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Santiago Rodriguez's cut is getting worse.
Buckley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #T2#
Buckley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Buckley lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Santiago Rodriguez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Buckley is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buckley .#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Santiago Rodriguez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A right handed body shot lands from Buckley .
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buckley .
Buckley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Santiago Rodriguez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joaquin Buckley ! |
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Event:
C4 - The Second
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Oppenheimer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oppenheimer off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Oppenheimer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oppenheimer sprawls well. Oppenheimer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oppenheimer, pushing him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Oppenheimer gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Rodriguez sneaks out the side door and pushes Oppenheimer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Rodriguez throws a low kick, looking for Oppenheimer's leg but Oppenheimer calmly moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oppenheimer.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oppenheimer pinned against the cage. Oppenheimer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oppenheimer dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Oppenheimer backs off Rodriguez throws a huge counter combo but Oppenheimer manages to avoid it all.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries a quick counter leg kick but Oppenheimer is wise to it.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Oppenheimer sprawls well.
Oppenheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Oppenheimer shows good takedown defense.
Oppenheimer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oppenheimer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer is looking for a counter combo.
Oppenheimer leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Oppenheimer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oppenheimer counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up.#T3##CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Oppenheimer up against the cage.
Oppenheimer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oppenheimer is defending well.
Oppenheimer has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez just leaning against Oppenheimer, taking a breather.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Oppenheimer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oppenheimer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oppenheimer moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Oppenheimer clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Oppenheimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Oppenheimer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Oppenheimer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Oppenheimer shakes him off and moves away.
Oppenheimer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Oppenheimer ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oppenheimer.
No luck for Oppenheimer with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oppenheimer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Oppenheimer shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Robert Oppenheimer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by clinching up.
Oppenheimer jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oppenheimer can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
A short right from Rodriguez.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Oppenheimer manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Rodriguez pulls guard successfully.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Oppenheimer is fighting to break Rodriguez's control of his arms but Rodriguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Oppenheimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oppenheimer throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oppenheimer's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!#REVB#
Oppenheimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez passes into half guard. #SU2#
Rodriguez stands up out of the half guard.
Oppenheimer wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez. #TD#
Oppenheimer drags the fight down to the ground.
Santiago Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Rodriguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oppenheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Oppenheimer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez.#T3##CL2#
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Oppenheimer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oppenheimer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Rodriguez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oppenheimer uses from the top position.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oppenheimer trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Oppenheimer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.#T4#
Oppenheimer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oppenheimer has passed into half guard!
Oppenheimer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oppenheimer wants to stand but Rodriguez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Oppenheimer is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Oppenheimer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oppenheimer off to one side.
Robert Oppenheimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rodriguez forces Oppenheimer back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez has Oppenheimer pressed against the cage, preventing Oppenheimer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Oppenheimer from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oppenheimer is controlling him. #T1#
Oppenheimer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Oppenheimer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oppenheimer wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Oppenheimer's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oppenheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez leaves Oppenheimer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oppenheimer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Oppenheimer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rodriguez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oppenheimer to the mat. Oppenheimer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Oppenheimer looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Oppenheimer blocks nicely.
Oppenheimer keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oppenheimer looking to control.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Oppenheimer is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oppenheimer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Oppenheimer counters with a body kick.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Oppenheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oppenheimer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oppenheimer defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Oppenheimer tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oppenheimer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santiago Rodriguez.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Rodriguez! |
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