Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Tryastsyn
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Nice shot by Rodrigues.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodrigues sprawls and moves away.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!#TD#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving. #T3#
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Rodrigues is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodrigues sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Rodrigues tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it. #T1#
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Rodrigues is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jackson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Rodrigues is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Rodrigues is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodrigues avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigues is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing strikes but Rodrigues manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jackson tries to bench press Rodrigues off him but Rodrigues keeps the position.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodrigues's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jackson has an active guard here but Rodrigues has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Rodrigues is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Jackson is staying active underneath Rodrigues, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Jackson prevents Rodrigues from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Jackson takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodrigues sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Rodrigues.
I think Rodrigues 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Jackson!
Nick Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigues defends it well.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
As Jackson tries to get set, Rodrigues tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Jackson 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.
Rodrigues closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodrigues finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigues defends it well.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.#T3#
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.#TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Rodrigues looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away. #T4#
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson punching from mount but Rodrigues doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Rodrigues wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson lands a couple of good shots and Rodrigues has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodrigues on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodrigues's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackson is working Rodrigues over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position. #T1#
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodrigues has wrist control.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues walks into a left hand.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Rodrigues has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodrigues is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Rodrigues takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Jackson forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with a looping right.#T2#
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodrigues there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.#T3#
Rodrigues takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigues is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigues is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Jackson throws an elbow but Rodrigues slips to the side and avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
Man avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodrigues can pounce on him.
Rodrigues displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodrigues sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though. #SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man wants to pass to mount but Rodrigues is defending the position. #T1#
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura but Rodrigues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man trying to control the pace.
Man tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well. #SUB2#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man is pressing down on Rodrigues's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodrigues is holding on for now.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man moves nicely into side control.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
An elbow from Man crashes against the mat.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Man working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Man trying to control the position but Rodrigues is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Man tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rodrigues.
Man is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man controlling the pace.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigues sprawls well. Rodrigues wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigues. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing. #TD2#
Man drives through with a takedown into Rodrigues's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodrigues seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigues is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man taking a break here but Rodrigues is having none of it and regains half guard.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Man stalling.
Man throws a strike but Rodrigues avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Rodrigues uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Rodrigues!#REVR#
Rodrigues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodrigues haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man controlling the position.#SUB2#
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues won't allow Man to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Man pulls Rodrigues in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodrigues lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues lands a slapping body shot.
Man fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Rodrigues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
It looks like Rodrigues has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy left from Rodrigues finds it's target.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues. #T2#
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodrigues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Man seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rodrigues is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stan Man!
After winning the bout, Stan Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Lang
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodrigues counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodrigues has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Hawthorne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Hawthorne has had enough of the clinch but Rodrigues keeps him there for the moment.
Hawthorne scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Hawthorne wants to slow Rodrigues down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodrigues tried to score with a low kick but Hawthorne checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
Hawthorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawthorne tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawthorne. #T1#
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Hawthorne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawthorne down.
Rodrigues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawthorne lands a head shot.
Hawthorne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne scores with a three punch combo!
Hawthorne cracks Rodrigues with a good jab.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
That kick from Hawthorne tenderised Rodrigues's leg. Rodrigues is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawthorne closes the distance but Rodrigues moves to the side
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawthorne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawthorne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodrigues backs up against the cage.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawthorne. That did some damage!
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodrigues!
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hawthorne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Donk. Rodrigues catches Hawthorne right on the button with a cross.
Hawthorne defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Rodrigues displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne lands a right hook to the body.
Hawthorne connects with a nice looking jab.
Hawthorne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Hawthorne avoids nicely.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawthorne's knee momentarily.
Rodrigues blocks the body kick.
Hawthorne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne feints and then cracks Rodrigues's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodrigues down.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawthorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hawthorne - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rodrigues checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawthorne scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Hawthorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawthorne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hawthorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawthorne.
Rodrigues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
Hawthorne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Hawthorne avoids it.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Hawthorne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rodrigues to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Hawthorne does it's job there.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Hawthorne moved out of range.
Rodrigues works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawthorne tries to score with a low kick but Rodrigues moves his leg out of the way.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
Hawthorne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawthorne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues. #T1#
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues tries to move into range but Hawthorne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Hawthorne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick.
Hawthorne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Hawthorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Hawthorne tenderised Rodrigues's leg. Rodrigues is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawthorne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Hawthorne lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigues's head back.
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a straight left. #T3#
Rodrigues clobbers Hawthorne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigues's head back.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Hawthorne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Hawthorne. Beautiful body shot.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Hawthorne slips the punch.
Hawthorne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawthorne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodrigues avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
enabling Rodrigues to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Rodrigues misses. #T4#
Hawthorne throws a combination. Rodrigues tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
It seemed like Hawthorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
That kick from Hawthorne tenderised Rodrigues's leg. Rodrigues is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawthorne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigues throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawthorne.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rodrigues counter with a right hand.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawthorne misses with a left hand
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
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 Jake Rodrigues 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawthorne's hands.
An inside leg kick from Rodrigues misses.
Hawthorne lunges at Rodrigues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigues's hand.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hawthorne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodrigues counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawthorne's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Hawthorne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick
and Rodrigues counters with a left and a right that stings Hawthorne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawthorne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Hawthorne 's knee.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Hawthorne throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne tries to clinch up.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws out a powerful jab.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
Hawthorne tries a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawthorne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawthorne lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Hawthorne coming out on top.
Hawthorne needs to keep his hands up - Rodrigues had a free shot at his head there.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to land a front kick but Rodrigues steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodrigues lands an overhand right.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hawthorne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawthorne has time to react.
Hawthorne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodrigues finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawthorne's head.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne misses with a leg kick
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.#T4#
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Hawthorne moves his leg out of the way.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawthorne throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a good low kick that Hawthorne was not able to check.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawthorne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Hawthorne throws out a counter right but Rodrigues avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Hawthorne takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Hawthorne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues tried to score with a low kick but Hawthorne checks it.
Hawthorne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawthorne blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
Hawthorne wants to slow Rodrigues down by chopping away at his legs.
Morello Hawthorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawthorne needs to keep his hands up - Rodrigues had a free shot at his head there.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Drago
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
A clash of legs there as Hawthorne blocks the low kick.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne blocks a leg kick.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range. #T1#
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Rodrigues checks it.
Rodrigues looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hawthorne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawthorne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Hawthorne moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hawthorne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawthorne.
Hawthorne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Hawthorne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.#T2#
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigues's sensitive parts.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues needs to keep his hands up - Hawthorne had a free shot at his head there.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Hawthorne down.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
Hawthorne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodrigues checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawthorne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Hawthorne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Hawthorne lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a nice combination. Rodrigues backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tests Hawthorne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues throws a big counter combination but Hawthorne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hawthorne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawthorne. That's going to slow Rodrigues down.
Rodrigues stalks Hawthorne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawthorne's face. Hawthorne staggers backwards, shaken.
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rodrigues lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hawthorne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawthorne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Hawthorne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawthorne down.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hawthorne moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne feints a counter leg kick.
Hawthorne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hawthorne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Hawthorne ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hawthorne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hawthorne might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rodrigues has got the better of the exchanges.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
Hawthorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodrigues is able to avoid easily.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawthorne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
Hawthorne moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawthorne on the side of the head.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne throws a nice outside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawthorne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A clash of legs there as Rodrigues blocks the low kick.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawthorne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hawthorne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawthorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawthorne! But no joy.
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
Hawthorne misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawthorne checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne wants to slow Rodrigues down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues dips to his left and cracks Hawthorne with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Hawthorne down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawthorne off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target. #T2#
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawthorne.
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawthorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodrigues cracks Hawthorne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawthorne checks a leg kick.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Hawthorne lands a head shot.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Hawthorne ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Rodrigues as he checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rodrigues 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawthorne checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne sizes up Rodrigues with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawthorne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range and Hawthorne settles back down.
Hawthorne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Hawthorne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawthorne has time to react.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues throws a quick counter head kick but Hawthorne was just out of range.
Hawthorne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Hawthorne is predictable there
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawthorne throws out the jab.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Hawthorne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawthorne. Hawthorne obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne throws a solid leg kick but Rodrigues takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawthorne.
Hawthorne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Hawthorne does no damage.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Morello Hawthorne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rodrigues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawthorne throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawthorne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodrigues defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawthorne can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Hawthorne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
Hawthorne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne tries to score with a low kick but Rodrigues moves his leg out of the way.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.
Rodrigues tries to work over Hawthorne's front leg with a kick but Hawthorne checks it.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne throws a low kick, looking for Rodrigues's leg but Rodrigues calmly moves out of range.
Rodrigues lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawthorne in his tracks.
Rodrigues throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick.
Hawthorne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne works Rodrigues's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawthorne misses the target.
Hawthorne thows a leg kick but Rodrigues checks it
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.#T3#
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Hawthorne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawthorne lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawthorne lands a right hook to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a hook to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Hawthorne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Rodrigues is looking to slow Hawthorne down with leg kicks.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues scores with a spinning back kick!
Hawthorne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawthorne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Hawthorne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigues's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigues moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawthorne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawthorne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hawthorne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Hawthorne moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morello Hawthorne.
I think Hawthorne 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Man
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues tries to land a leg kick but Phuthong saw it coming and moves away.
Phuthong throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Phuthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a kick to the body.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong moves forwards but Rodrigues connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Phuthong blocks the low kick.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Rodrigues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodrigues lands with a hook. Phuthong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phuthong circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigues does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a wild body kick that Rodrigues sees coming a mile off.
Phuthong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues thuds his right hand into Phuthong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick which misses Phuthong's front leg but catches the back leg as Phuthong tries to avoid it.
Rodrigues lands with a nice combination. Phuthong backs away looking to recover.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Phuthong.
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phuthong digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong backing away here, and Rodrigues unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Phuthong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.#CL#
Phuthong gets a clinch.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with a nice body shot.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues tries to circle away but Phuthong has him pinned against the cage.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigues controls the action. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phuthong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phuthong is working Rodrigues over against the cage.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Phuthong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodrigues seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phuthong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Rodrigues trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phuthong is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodrigues with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Phuthong.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Phuthong.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phuthong. That did some damage!#T1#
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Phuthong off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Phuthong shakes it off.
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rodrigues to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues 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!
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phuthong checks a leg kick.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.#T2#
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phuthong is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phuthong.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a left and a right that stings Phuthong.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Phuthong throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Rodrigues tries a quick counter leg kick but Phuthong is wise to it.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Phuthong moves his leg out of the way.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong scores with a one two! Rodrigues had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Rodrigues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong takes one to the side of the head.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.#T4#
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phuthong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Phuthong catches Rodrigues right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Rodrigues walks into a jab.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phuthong throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Phuthong as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Rodrigues finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Phuthong looks to land a combination. Rodrigues sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Rodrigues looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Phuthong catches Rodrigues with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Rodrigues feints a counter leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Phuthong's ribs.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Phuthong dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Phuthong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phuthong misses the jab.
It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigues's head back.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phuthong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodrigues tries to work over Phuthong's front leg with a kick but Phuthong checks it.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Rodrigues walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Good exchange - Phuthong coming out on top.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Rodrigues looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigues's head back.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phuthong 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Rodrigues!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Ro
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong avoids a kick to the body.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong misses with the combination.
A big right from Phuthong misses. #T1#
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodrigues should have avoided that one.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Phuthong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues scores with a head kick.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodrigues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phuthong on the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Rodrigues finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Phuthong's leg but Phuthong calmly moves out of range.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Phuthong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuthong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Phuthong.
Rodrigues walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phuthong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigues's sensitive parts.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Phuthong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.#T4#
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phuthong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodrigues had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Phuthong's ribs.
Phuthong scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues motions for Phuthong to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Phuthong blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tried to score with a low kick but Phuthong checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Phuthong moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues.#BC2#
Phuthong breaks from the clinch.
Phuthong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Phuthong.
Phuthong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick from Rodrigues lands but Phuthong takes it in his stride. #ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phuthong seems to have recovered his senses.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Phuthong's knee but Phuthong avoids it well.
Phuthong moves out of range of the body kick from Rodrigues.
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!
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected. #T2#
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Phuthong throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phuthong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues walks into a jab.
Rodrigues is looking to chop away at Phuthong's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Phuthong moves his leg out of the way.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab. #T4#
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigues's head back.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phuthong is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Phuthong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phuthong blocks a leg kick.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance. #CL2#
Phuthong has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Phuthong scores with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong lands a left hand.
Phuthong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Phuthong.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
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!
Phuthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Phuthong's leg but Phuthong calmly moves out of range.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Phuthong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Rodrigues with an uppercut!
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Phuthong.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.#T3#
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Phuthong digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phuthong checks it well.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.#T4#
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Phuthong seems unphased.
Phuthong scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Phuthong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Phuthong jabs Rodrigues to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Rodrigues v Hohenthal 2
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues looks to land a body kick but Hohenthal moved away.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Hohenthal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hohenthal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hohenthal! But no joy.
Hohenthal defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hohenthal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Rodrigues on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodrigues tries to get out of the position.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodrigues works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohenthal is pushing down on Rodrigues's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodrigues is fighting to maintain full guard but Hohenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodrigues pushes Hohenthal off looking to stand but Hohenthal dives back in and keeps control.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hohenthal on the ground.
Hohenthal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot. #T3##TD2#
Hohenthal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Rodrigues, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hohenthal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigues's head.
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohenthal is controlling him.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet but Hohenthal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Hohenthal blocks the low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Hohenthal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hohenthal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal throws a combination. Rodrigues tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rodrigues throws a series of strikes that have Hohenthal backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hohenthal defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigues circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal scores with a hook to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Hohenthal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hohenthal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
Hohenthal lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws out a leg kick but Hohenthal moves out of range and Rodrigues only half commits.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Hohenthal cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohenthal scores with a hook to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hohenthal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hohenthal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hohenthal lands with a nice body punch.
Hohenthal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigues rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hohenthal. That did some damage!
Rodrigues lands an overhand right.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohenthal digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hohenthal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head.#TD2#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hohenthal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodrigues has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigues 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.
Hohenthal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Hohenthal is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Hohenthal is pulling down on Rodrigues's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hohenthal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohenthal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodrigues won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself.
Hohenthal keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Hohenthal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hohenthal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with a double jab.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.#T1#
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Despite the aggression on Hohenthal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodrigues tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot that sends Hohenthal's belly button to the back.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Hohenthal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hohenthal showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Rodrigues is working away.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Rodrigues is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Hohenthal stops Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohenthal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hohenthal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Rodrigues is looking to get back to is feet but Hohenthal passes into side control.
Hohenthal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound.
Lennart Hohenthal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rodrigues being controlled for a moment.
Hohenthal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hohenthal lands some shots froms side control.
Rodrigues defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Hohenthal wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal cracks Rodrigues with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hohenthal happy to just control the position for now.
Rodrigues parries the strikes from Hohenthal easily there. Hohenthal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodrigues to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Hohenthal lands a nice shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Rodrigues is refusing to be controlled, as Hohenthal sits in half guard.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohenthal is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well. #T1#
Hohenthal throwing shots but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Rodrigues pushes Hohenthal off looking to stand but Hohenthal dives back in and keeps control.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hohenthal wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hohenthal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Hohenthal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues tries to kick Hohenthal off in order to stand up. Hohenthal Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Hohenthal are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Hohenthal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hohenthal lands a heavy elbow.
Rodrigues is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Hohenthal breaks from Rodrigues's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hohenthal controlling from the full mount.
Hohenthal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigues is looking to escape.
Hohenthal unloads with some shots from mount but Rodrigues bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hohenthal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Hohenthal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rodrigues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodrigues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues pushes Hohenthal away with a front kick.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hohenthal.
A lull in the action here.
Rodrigues is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hohenthal connects with a decent elbow.
Hohenthal cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand but Rodrigues just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound.
Rodrigues wants to control but Hohenthal postures up.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rodrigues pushes Hohenthal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hohenthal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohenthal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Rodrigues is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodrigues wants to control but Hohenthal postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigues lands a jab to Hohenthal's midsection.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohenthal tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Hohenthal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hohenthal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Hohenthal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hohenthal is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lennart Hohenthal.
Well Hohenthal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal is the new bantamweight champion!
Lennart Hohenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Hun
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Kock throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues cracks Kock with a good jab.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues lands a jab to the head.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Rodrigues lands with a straight right. Kock didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigues counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kock throws a right hand that Rodrigues ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigues also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
A leg kick checked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Kock swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rodrigues to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
Rodrigues goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Kock is rocked!
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Rodrigues connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kock throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Kock finds it's target.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigues lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Kock moves into the clinch.
Kock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodrigues lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigues tries to break the clinch but Kock is controlling the position.
Rodrigues blocks an uppercut.
Kock just leaning against Rodrigues, taking a breather.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Rodrigues has Kock pressed against the cage.
Kock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodrigues lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Kock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodrigues is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kock.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock misses with a series of wild punches.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock 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.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.#T4#
Kock misses with a body shot.
Kock shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Kock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batang Kock.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kock thuds his right hand into Rodrigues's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a combination. Kock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock misses the jab.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Kock misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kock slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kock scores with a nice strike.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
and Rodrigues counters with an inside leg kick.
Kock cracks Rodrigues with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock. #T1#
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kock scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
Rodrigues lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigues. Those never looked like landing.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Rodrigues to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kock throws out the jab.
Rodrigues throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodrigues blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigues throws a shot to the body.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kock manages to circle out of the way.
Kock misses with a straight right.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Kock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kock shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Kock blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Kock shakes it off.
Kock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily. #T3#
Rodrigues feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodrigues digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodrigues duly obliges.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kock.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
Rodrigues digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock lands a jab.
Jab by Rodrigues.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodrigues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rodrigues gets tackled into the cage by Kock. Kock maintains the clinch.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Kock trying to control the position but instead, Rodrigues has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kock into the cage.#T4#
Rodrigues lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
Kock prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Kock throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Kock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Kock's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock wants to clinch.
Rodrigues lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues lands a jab to the nose.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kock can do to turn this around?
Kock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Kock misses with a leg kick
and Rodrigues counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Kock down with leg kicks.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Kock misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Kock catches Rodrigues right on the button with a cross.
Kock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues blocks a low kick nicely.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues defending well as Kock loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Kock down.
Rodrigues scores with a push kick.
Kock misses with a hook.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kock misses with a hook.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Kock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Kock drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rodrigues has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kock off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Kock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues wants to control but Kock is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodrigues defends it well.
Kock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues pushes Kock off looking to stand but Kock dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Kock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kock is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well. #SUB2#
Kock is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rodrigues still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rodrigues has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T4#
Kock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigues is looking to take a break and control but Kock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jake Rodrigues overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kock is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Rodrigues politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodrigues prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kock throws out a powerful jab.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Rodrigues digs a good hook to Kock's body.
Kock scores with a one two! Rodrigues had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kock stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Kock.
Rodrigues with a jab.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Kock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kock throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a left and a right that stings Kock. #T1#
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Kock.
Kock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kock misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Kock moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Kock thuds his right hand into Rodrigues's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kock scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodrigues should have avoided that one.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Kock scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Kock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kock throws a big shot that misses.
As Kock tries to get set, Rodrigues tries to push him back and clinch up but Kock manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Rodrigues defending well as Kock loads up on a big left hand.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodrigues jabs Kock right on the nose. Kock blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Rodrigues finds it's way through Kock's defenses.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rodrigues to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Kock. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Kock misses the body punch
and Rodrigues counters with a thumping low kick.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues lands a jab to the head.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kock.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick which misses Kock's front leg but catches the back leg as Kock tries to avoid it.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Good shot there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Kock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kock throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Kock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues scores with a hook.
Kock throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kock in his tracks.
Kock throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands an overhand right.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Kock throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Kock lands a jab to the head.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
Kock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Kock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
Kock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Kock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kock throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock with a poor takedown
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kock's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Rodrigues 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Kock lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Rodrigues is predictable there
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kock misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Kock.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Kock scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodrigues should have avoided that one.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Kock down.
Kock swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick that knocks Kock off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kock misses.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kock slips under a jab.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Kock misses with an uppercut.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Kock misses.
Rodrigues tries to counter by clinching up but Kock breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues thumps Kock with a low kick.
Kock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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 Jake Rodrigues.
Well Rodrigues 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
Jake Rodrigues retains his bantamweight title!

Event: SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands. #BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodrigues has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws out a leg kick but Cruz moves out of range and Rodrigues only half commits.
Cruz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues. #T2#
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Cruz 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!
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Cruz's leg but Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodrigues connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Cruz has been cut.
Cruz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Rodrigues's ribcage.
Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigues avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Rodrigues on the inside.
Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodrigues looks winded!
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Rodrigues misses
and Cruz counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Cruz rushes Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Danny Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a good, hard body kick but Cruz shrugs it off. #T2#
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Cruz connects with a body shot.#CL#
Cruz pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigues can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodrigues or not.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cruz. #BC2#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away. #T3#
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Rodrigues thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cruz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Cruz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Rodrigues.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Cruz blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased. #ROC#Rodrigues is rocked!
Cruz misses with a two punch combination. #KD#
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodrigues looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cruz finish him?
Rodrigues is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?#CL#
Cruz pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues misses with the combination.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Cruz tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Cruz thuds his shin into the meat of Rodrigues's side.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Cruz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodrigues! Cruz lets Rodrigues back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rodrigues scores with a jab.#T3#
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
A low kick from Rodrigues is predictable there
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Rodrigues misses. #KD#
Cruz sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cruz is motioning to the referee to let Rodrigues up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice defenses there by Cruz.#CL#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Rodrigues.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike. #T4#
Rodrigues blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigues.
Cruz lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Rodrigues controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigues avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Cruz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Rodrigues misses. #KD#
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cruz has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rodrigues to stand back up!
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee. #T1#
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Cruz's knee but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz is wise to it.
Cruz swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.#T2#
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.#T3#
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Cruz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T4#
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Cruz had his way with Jake Rodrigues in that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Cruz.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Rodrigues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigues wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz lands a knee to the body.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Rodrigues managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz. #BC2#
Rodrigues 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!
Rodrigues misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Cruz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruz tries to clinch up
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz lunges at Rodrigues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigues's hand.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodrigues has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Cruz tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range. #T4#
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Cruz cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cruz slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Cruz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cruz! Rodrigues is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Danny Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodrigues scores with a hook.
Hohenthal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hohenthal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues leaves Hohenthal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Hohenthal pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues lands with a nice combination. Hohenthal backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Hohenthal with that takedown attempt.
As Hohenthal backs off Rodrigues throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Hohenthal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Hohenthal's ribs.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hohenthal.
Jab from Rodrigues.#T2#
Hohenthal throws a big shot that misses.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rodrigues has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hohenthal lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hohenthal throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Rodrigues wants to slow Hohenthal down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Hohenthal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
As Hohenthal backs off Rodrigues throws a huge counter combo but Hohenthal manages to avoid it all.
Rodrigues throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hohenthal shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.#T4#
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot. #CL#
Hohenthal closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the cage.#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigues has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Hohenthal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Rodrigues on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Rodrigues gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
Rodrigues controlling Hohenthal's posture.
Hohenthal trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal passes Rodrigues's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Rodrigues is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
Rodrigues has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohenthal is working away from the top position though.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily. #CL#
Hohenthal moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets through Hohenthal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hohenthal is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hohenthal. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigues throws a big counter head kick but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick. #T4#
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Hohenthal throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Nice shot lands for Hohenthal.
Rodrigues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Hohenthal.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a head kick!
Hohenthal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing. #T1#
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. #CL#
Hohenthal has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Hohenthal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hohenthal blocking some punches. #TD#
Hohenthal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Rodrigues makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hohenthal has time to react.#T2#
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Nice jab there from Rodrigues.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left. #T3#
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a three punch combo that has Rodrigues backing up. Rodrigues nods at Hohenthal to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hohenthal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Rodrigues stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hohenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues, which made it look bad.
Hohenthal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that Hohenthal semi-blocks.
Hohenthal tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohenthal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues works Hohenthal's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hohenthal tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Rodrigues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hohenthal.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal looks to land a combination but Rodrigues avoids it well.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hohenthal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Rodrigues misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues cracks Hohenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Hohenthal misses.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hohenthal. Hohenthal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hohenthal 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.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Rodrigues catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Rodrigues scores with a head kick. Hohenthal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Rodrigues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Hohenthal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohenthal looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Rodrigues is looking to land body kicks.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Rodrigues feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Hohenthal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Good work by Hohenthal as he checks the leg kick.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Hohenthal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.
Rodrigues lands a head kick. Hohenthal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.
Hohenthal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodrigues in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Rodrigues with a hook.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hohenthal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body kick.
Rodrigues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hohenthal. #T3#
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hohenthal. #T4#
Hohenthal misses with a wild combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Rodrigues.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Hohenthal.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
Jake Rodrigues is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Zemin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zemin darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zemin. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zemin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zemin misses with a leg kick
and Rodrigues counters with a big head kick but Zemin shrugs it off.
Zemin closes the distance but Rodrigues moves to the side
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Zemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the side of Zemin's head.
Rodrigues effectively controlling the action here.
Rodrigues can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rodrigues as Zemin tries to tie him up.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Rodrigues has Zemin pushed against the cage.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away. #CL2#
Zemin forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Zemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin throws a wild body kick that Rodrigues sees coming a mile off.
Rodrigues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zemin.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
As Rodrigues backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Rodrigues blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zemin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Rodrigues tries to break free but Zemin pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Zemin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodrigues.
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!
Rodrigues blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues taking a breather.
Zemin trying to stall but Rodrigues improves his position.
Zemin takes a shot to the head.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Rodrigues is blocking nicely.
Zemin tries to stall but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Zemin darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zemin is able to avoid easily.
Rodrigues avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Zemin instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
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 Jake Rodrigues 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#
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zemin's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zemin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin tries to clinch but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Zemin slips under a jab.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
As Rodrigues backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
Zemin wants to clinch.
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Zemin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues cracks Zemin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zemin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Zemin clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #BC#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zemin moves forwards but Rodrigues connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin scores with a punch to the head.
Zemin tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Zemin.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
As Zemin backs away, Rodrigues returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Zemin tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to work over Zemin's front leg with a kick but Zemin checks it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Zemin down. #CL2#
Zemin has managed to clinch.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zemin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zemin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zemin slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Jab by Rodrigues.
Zemin moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues thumps Zemin with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Zemin moves out of range.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
Zemin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Zemin counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Zemin is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zemin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Zemin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from Zemin.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Zemin avoids it.
Rodrigues moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZemin.
Zemin looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zemin's head.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.#T2#
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigues swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zemin.
Zemin checks a leg kick.
Zemin misses with a head kick.
Zemin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Rodrigues swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zemin counters with a two punch combo.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Zemin throws a body kick.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Zemin moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin looks to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Zemin misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zemin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zemin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Zemin's ribs.
Zemin staying out of range there.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Zemin counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.#CL2#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Zemin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zemin wants to break free but Rodrigues has control.
Zemin stalling.
Zemin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!

Event: SMASH: Rocksaw vs Khan
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Rodrigues misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Granes moves out of range.
Granes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Granes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues is looking for the big counter here.
Granes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granes.
Granes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Granes is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Granes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granes connects with a solid leg kick.
Granes misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues flicks out a counter leg kick but Granes steps away.
Granes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Granes is just out of range.
Granes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Granes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodrigues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Granes misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Granes stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granes moves away.
Granes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Granes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Granes tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Granes throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Granes ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Granes moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Good shot there by Rodrigues.#T2#
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Granes's body.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Granes down with leg kicks.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Granes rather than just go for the knockout.
Granes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granes.
Rodrigues tries to counter with a clinch but Granes shakes him off and moves away.
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues lands the left hand.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
and Granes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Granes avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Granes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Granes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granes circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Granes moves out of range easily.
Granes throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Granes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granes misses with a looping left.
Granes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granes's head.#CUT2#It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Granes right on the button. Granes goes down! Rodrigues follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rodrigues gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues!

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Kings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings misses with a hook to the body
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kings lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rodrigues has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodrigues and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kings blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Kings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kings lands a body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Kings lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kings tries a head kick but it misses.
Kings loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Kings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kings shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Kings misses
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kings.
Rodrigues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
Kings scores with a kick to the body.
Kings tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues lands a nice looking body shot.
Kings misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kings lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kings sizes up Rodrigues with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Kings lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kings moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues is looking to wear down Kings with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kings jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kings is out of range.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kings throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Kings tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues throws a big counter combination but Kings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kings.
Kings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Kings moves out of range. #T3#
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kings avoids it easily.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings.
Kings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kings walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kings was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch
and Kings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
A combination from Kings does no damage.
Kings defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues cracks Kings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kings tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Kings's knee but Kings avoids it well.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Kings.
Rodrigues lands with a hook. Kings tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues lands a body shot. #T4#
Rodrigues punishes Kings's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues lands with a shot to the body.
Kings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodrigues is able to avoid easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kings's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kings.
Rodrigues misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kings makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Kings misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Kings throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rodrigues connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings walks into a stiff left hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.#T1#
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Kings saw that one coming.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Kings shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kings might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rodrigues has got the better of the exchanges.
Kings throws a chopping leg kick but Rodrigues manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Kings.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Kings tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Kings.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Kings's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kings down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kings misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a series of strikes. Kings will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kings.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Kings off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Kings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings wants to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues pushes him away.
A big left from Kings misses.
Rodrigues misses the body punch
and Kings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kings's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kings misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Kings slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a three punch combo!
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Kings off the cage and back into range.
Kings takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kings wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Kings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Kings persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Kings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kings now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Kings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodrigues's half guard.

Rodrigues has one foot on Kings's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to avoid it but Kings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodrigues to the ground. Rodrigues escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kings is breathing heavily.
Kings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.#T4#
Kings throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Kings. #BC#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Kings's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kings scrambles back to his feet.
Kings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Kings.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kings throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Kings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Kings now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kings misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Kings lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kings throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Rodrigues counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Kings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kings looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rodrigues checks it well.
Kings misses the shot to the body.
Kings slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Kings has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kings chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodrigues can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
Crunch! Rodrigues slams his shin into Kings's torso.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kings on the side of the head.#ROC#Kings is rocked!
Rodrigues scores with a jab. Kings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kings is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Kings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Kings ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Kings throws a lazy body kick
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rodrigues scores with a nice right hand.
Kings is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodrigues lands a body shot. #T3#
Kings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues tried to counter with a leg kick but Kings avoided it.
Kings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kings's leg. Kings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kings seems to have recovered his senses.
Kings shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kings.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Kings is predictable there
and Rodrigues counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kings takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kings is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Kings should have avoided that one. #T4#
Kings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kings. Kings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Rodrigues is looking for a counter combo.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kings throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a big counter combination but Kings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick that knocks Kings off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodrigues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kings throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kings throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kings throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodrigues 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!

Event: SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Kock scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Kock scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kock punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.#CL2#
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodrigues with a body shot.
Kock defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues slips under a jab.#T1#
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Kock throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues scores with a nice head shot.
Kock misses with the combination.
Kock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodrigues lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigues thinking.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Kock takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Kock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
Kock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased. #T3#
Kock misses with a body punch
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodrigues dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
A left lands for Kock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Rodrigues slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Rodrigues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
Kock digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Kock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.#T4#
Kock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Rodrigues shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kock eats them both and turns towards Rodrigues to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Kock is rocked!
Rodrigues sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock thinks about the counter body kick.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Kock.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
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 Jake Rodrigues 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#
Kock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Kock.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Kock's leg. Kock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodrigues. That snapped Kock's head back.
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Rodrigues wants to land a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a good, hard body kick but Rodrigues shrugs it off.
Kock slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.#T1#
Kock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rodrigues takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Kock digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Kock avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Kock.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rodrigues cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Kock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodrigues gets through Kock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Kock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kock tries to work over Rodrigues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock lands a body shot.
Kock misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kock.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodrigues motions for Kock to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Rodrigues backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kock checks it well.
A jab from Kock finds it's way through Rodrigues's defenses.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Kock avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Kock slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Kock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kock on the side of the head.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodrigues.
Kock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Kock's corner calls for a 1-2. Kock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Kock scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues motions for Kock to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kock. That did some damage!
Kock defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Kock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Kock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Kock tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodrigues's knee momentarily.#T1#
Kock lands with an overhand left.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A shot to the body from Rodrigues misses
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues avoids the body shot from Kock.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Kock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Kock.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Kock is out of range.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Kock tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rodrigues sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock works Rodrigues's body with a nice hook.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Kock's knee but Kock avoids it well.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kock misses with a straight right. #CL#
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kock.
Kock lands with a right to the head.
Kock has Rodrigues pressed against the cage, preventing Rodrigues from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Kock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kock misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Kock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Kock pushes him off.
Kock misses with a double jab
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rodrigues counter with a right hand.
Kock scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Kock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodrigues takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Kock misses
and Rodrigues counters with a low kick, right behind Kock 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Kock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Kock avoids them all with ease.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kock 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Khan
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Granes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granes doesn't seem bothered though.
Granes misses with the combination.
Rodrigues jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Granes works over Rodrigues's head and body with a nice combination.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Granes ducks under and follows up with a left that Granes also avoids with ease.
Granes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodrigues tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Granes is able to avoid easily.
Granes lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Granes fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Granes counters with a head kick. That will keep Rodrigues thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Granes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Granes ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Granes backs away, Rodrigues returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Rodrigues catches Granes right on the button with a cross.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Granes.
Rodrigues thumps Granes with a low kick.#T1#
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Granes wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot that snaps Granes's head back.
Granes shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenwah Granes.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Granes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granes.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granes throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Granes counters with an outside leg kick.
Granes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Granes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Granes tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodrigues pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Granes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granes.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Granes slips the punch.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Granes.
Rodrigues needs to keep his hands up - Granes had a free shot at his head there.
Granes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Granes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodrigues looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Granes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rodrigues to see if he's OK.
Rodrigues is not content to let Granes control the position. #T3#
Granes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Granes working the ground and pound but Rodrigues is defending the strikes.
Granes working the strikes but Rodrigues uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Granes.
Granes slips a nice elbow through Rodrigues's hands, connecting with Rodrigues's forehead.
Granes trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
Rodrigues on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rodrigues tries to get out of the position.
Rodrigues controlling the position for now.#T4#
Granes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Granes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
Granes works his way into side control.
Granes is chipping away with strikes.
Granes misses with the ground and pound.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granes on the ground.
Granes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Granes with the ground and pound but Rodrigues regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Granes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keenwah Granes's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granes lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
Granes throws a low kick but Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Granes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigues avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Granes ducks right into an uppercut from Rodrigues.
Granes throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Granes.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Granes throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues. #T1#
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Granes off the cage and back into range.
Granes throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues lunges at Granes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Granes's hand.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Granes counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granes's head.#ROC#Granes is rocked!
Rodrigues lands an uppercut, right on the button! Granes tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Rodrigues!

Event: DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Rodrigues tried to score with a low kick but Hermann checks it.
Rodrigues ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a jab.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hermann is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues jabs Hermann right on the nose. Hermann blinks but takes it well.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Rodrigues lands a leg kick that knocks Hermann off balance momentarily.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hermann walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Hermann.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Hermann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Hermann is rocked!
Hermann throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Oh Hermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigues has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hermann's sensitive parts.
Hermann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodrigues to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tests Hermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Hermann avoids the punch easily.
Hermann moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hermann throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Hermann misses
and Rodrigues counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodrigues is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hermann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hermann dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues. #T3#
Hermann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Hermann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues with a jab.
Hermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a chopping leg kick but Hermann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hermann's hands.
Hermann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.#T4#
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and Hermann counters with a nice body kick.
Hermann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hermann staying out of range there.
Hermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick from Hermann lands but Rodrigues takes it in his stride.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A little feinted left hand from Hermann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigues swings widly with a right hand
and Hermann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann tries to move into range but Rodrigues moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hermann blocks a jab.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
Hermann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodrigues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hermann scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermann off the cage and back into range.
Hermann throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hermann doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodrigues connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hermann! He's out on his feet! Rodrigues rushes in and drops Hermann with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Rodrigues!

Event: DMMA 254 Roos vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Time jabs Rodrigues right on the nose. Rodrigues blinks but takes it well.
Rodrigues scores with the left hand. Time knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Time misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Time slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Time.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Rodrigues 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Time is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
Time throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Time's leg. Time is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Time swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Time scores with a body shot.
Rodrigues digs a good hook to Time's body.
Time throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.#T1#
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
Rodrigues lands a jab to the nose.
Rodrigues lands with an uppercut that bounces Time off the cage and back into range.
Rodrigues jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
Time throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Time takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodrigues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Time throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Time. That's going to slow Rodrigues down.
A punch combination from Rodrigues misses.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
Time takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Time looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Time misses with a hook.
Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Time feints and then cracks Rodrigues's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodrigues down.
Jab from Time.
Rodrigues works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Time moves out of range.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Time is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Time is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Time misses with an uppercut
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp right that sends Time to the canvas! Rodrigues follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues!

Event: DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bottles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
Bottles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Bottles is looking for the big counter here.
Bottles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
Bottles throws a leg kick but Rodrigues sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottles thows a body kick. Rodrigues tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bottles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottles throws a body kick that misses.
Rodrigues motions for Bottles to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottles tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Bottles's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Bottles uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Bottles tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Bottles is rocked!
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that drops Bottles like a sack of potatoes! Rodrigues dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues!

Event: DMMA 236 Kersikov vs Fisher
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Rodrigues let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodrigues tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick as Greene jumps back.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
Greene lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick #TD#
and Greene counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greene wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Greene is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Greene pushes down on Rodrigues's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
Greene controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greene controlling the pace.
Greene is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greene is really struggling to control Rodrigues but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Greene is working for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene. #T3##SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Greene looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Greene wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Greene is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodrigues is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Greene dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rodrigues throws a good cross that connects.
Greene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Greene counters with a single leg into guard. Rodrigues didn't expect that.
Greene slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Greene controls the position. #SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Greene trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues is not content to let Greene control the position.
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Greene is working to tighten his grip on Rodrigues's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rodrigues has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Greene is really squeezing tight and eventually Rodrigues passes out! Greene breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Greene!

Event: DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws the kick towards the body but Reaper avoids it.
We've been told by Reaper's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Reaper.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reaper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodrigues has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Reaper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodrigues lands with a nice body punch.
Rodrigues moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reaper lands a jab.
Reaper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodrigues misses with a shot to the body
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues lands a glancing blow to the side of Reaper's head.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reaper's sensitive parts.
Reaper throws a low kick, looking for Rodrigues's leg but Rodrigues calmly moves out of range.
Reaper misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reaper lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Rodrigues cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs.
Reaper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Reaper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Rodrigues scores with a jab. Reaper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodrigues lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Reaper lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reaper digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Reaper counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Reaper.
Rodrigues checks a low kick from Reaper.
Reaper thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
Reaper is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reaper throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reaper checks it well.
A head kick by Reaper misses
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Reaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Reaper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reaper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reaper misses with a hook.
Reaper throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reaper misses with a looping left.
Reaper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues throws a chopping leg kick but Reaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodrigues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reaper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Rodrigues was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reaper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A swing and a miss from Reaper.
A nice side step and Rodrigues releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reaper ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Reaper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodrigues follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodrigues checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues is looking to score with low kicks.
Reaper lands with a cross. #T1#
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reaper circles away quickly and effectively.
Reaper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Reaper appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodrigues connects with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reaper might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Reaper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Reaper down with leg kicks.
Reaper digs a good body shot into Rodrigues's ribs.
Good leg kick by Reaper.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodrigues wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reaper has him pressed against the cage.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodrigues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodrigues tries to circle away but Reaper has him pinned against the cage.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper taking a breather.#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Reaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reaper delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Reaper darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.#T3#
Reaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reaper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reaper's head.
Rodrigues keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues. #T4#
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
Reaper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Rodrigues.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodrigues scores with a four punch combination!
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Reaper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reaper is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Rodrigues throws a looping overhand right but Reaper ducks down to avoid it.
Reaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reaper counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Reaper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Rodrigues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodrigues swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reaper connects with a crisp jab.
Reaper tries a low kick but Rodrigues avoids it.
Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper misses with a body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Rodrigues works over Reaper's head and body with a nice combination.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Rodrigues was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Rodrigues walks into a stiff left hand from Reaper.
Reaper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.#CL#
Reaper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reaper.
Rodrigues stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rodrigues tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigues trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodrigues into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigues lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Rodrigues.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reaper staying out of range there.
Reaper works the jab nicely.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.#T3#
Rodrigues punishes Reaper's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues swinging wildly here.
Rodrigues defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Reaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaper also avoids with ease.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Reaper avoids it with no problem.
Reaper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Reaper seems unphased.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.#T4#
Reaper tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodrigues! But no joy.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues looks to land a combination. Reaper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Rodrigues takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Reaper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Reaper swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Rodrigues finds it's target.
Reaper scores with a jab.
Reaper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodrigues looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigues throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Quake counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that misses
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Quake sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Quake is motioning to the referee to let Rodrigues up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Rodrigues is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues lands with an overhand left.
Oh Rodrigues is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#Quake is rocked!
Quake just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues seems to have got his legs back now.
Quake is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
A big left from Quake misses.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Quake manages to avoid it.
Quake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quake seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Quake manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Quake shakes it off.
Quake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quake walks into a straight right hand from Rodrigues.
Quake slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Quake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Slobos MT & Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
Quake moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quake.
Quake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Quake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodrigues with a nice cross.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quake.
Quake blocks a jab.
Quake looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
A jab from Quake misses.
A left lands for Quake.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Quake misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Rodrigues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quake.
Rodrigues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Quake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Quake saw that one coming.
Quake blocks a jab.
Quake connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rodrigues tries to move into range but Quake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a hook
and Quake counters with a crisp right that sends Rodrigues to the canvas! Quake follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earth Quake!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Earth Quake made sure he mentioned Dirty Commie $50, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonshiro on the side of the head.
Rodrigues connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonshiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Gonshiro persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues cracks Gonshiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonshiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonshiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Gonshiro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uchima Gonshiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonshiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues tests Gonshiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonshiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Rodrigues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonshiro doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Gonshiro is rocked!
Gonshiro circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rodrigues. Gonshiro falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rodrigues!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Rodrigues!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Doctore shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues works Doctore's body with a nice hook.
Doctore looks for a takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well.
Rodrigues steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doctore.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Doctore's ribs.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Rodrigues. No joy for Doctore on that attempt.
Rodrigues tries to counter with a clinch but Doctore shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oenomaus Doctore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doctore fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Rodrigues lands but Doctore takes it in his stride.
Rodrigues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Doctore is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Oenomaus Doctore has been cut.
Rodrigues has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Doctore is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!#TD#
Doctore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Doctore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doctore seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but Rodrigues is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doctore to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Doctore is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Doctore seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doctore wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Doctore is controlling well.
Doctore stalling.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Doctore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Doctore wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigues is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Doctore has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rodrigues defend it? Doctore steps over the head and cranks it - Rodrigues is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Doctore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Bottles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottles is out of range.
Bottles's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues cracks Bottles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bottles's sensitive parts.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottles. That did some damage!
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottles.
Rodrigues walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bottles drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rodrigues swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bottles's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Rodrigues!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Objedkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Objedkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rodrigues is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Objedkov is controlling him well.
Objedkov working the head and body with strikes.
Rodrigues is working to avoid the ground and pound but Objedkov connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Objedkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodrigues knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.
Objedkov is staying tight to Rodrigues's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB#
Objedkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Objedkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Objedkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Objedkov taking a breather here. #SUB#
Objedkov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rodrigues is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Objedkov!
Sergey Objedkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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