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Event:
VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Rodrigues gets caught flat footed, as Schultz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schultz won't allow Rodrigues to sweep him here.
Rodrigues being controlled here, momentarily.
Schultz connects with a couple of short punches.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz 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.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz stands up over Rodrigues, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Rodrigues working a defensive guard here.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodrigues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schultz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schultz 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Schultz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Schultz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schultz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Schultz gets the takedown into side control.
Schultz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Schultz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep.
Schultz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Schultz 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.#SUB#
Schultz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schultz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.#T3#
Schultz lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Schultz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigues is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Schultz stalls from top position.
Schultz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodrigues wants to control but Schultz postures up.
Schultz takes a little break here. Rodrigues wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4##SUB#
Schultz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Schultz.#SUB#
Schultz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rodrigues is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Schultz yanks on the arm and Rodrigues is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Schultz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Schultz! |
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Event:
VFC 28 Sunday School
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
Sloppy strikes from Islander. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Islander avoids them all with ease.
Islander throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Islander throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Islander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodrigues tries to score a power double leg takedown but Islander sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodrigues somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Islander lands with a right hand.
Islander misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Islander avoids it really well and circles away.
The Islander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Rodrigues.#T1#
Islander looks to land a right hand but Rodrigues moved out of range.
Rodrigues drops his hands momentarily and Islander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Islander swinging wildly here.
Islander misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in and bounces Islander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Islander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Islander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Islander tries to get out of the position.
Islander is pulling down on Rodrigues's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodrigues, at least for the moment.
Rodrigues preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Islander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues closes this distance looking for a takedown but Islander circles away.
Islander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Islander sets himself, and Rodrigues steps forward looking for the clinch! Islander avoids it this time.#T3#
Islander throws out a powerful jab.
Rodrigues shoots in for a double leg but Islander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Islander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Islander looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Islander.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Islander throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.
Islander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Islander tries to sprawl but Rodrigues drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Islander is staying active underneath Rodrigues, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Islander is doing well to control the position and prevent Rodrigues from advancing to side control.
Rodrigues wants to control but Islander is keeping him busy.
Rodrigues sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Islander defending well though.
Islander is refusing to be controlled, as Rodrigues sits in half guard. #T4#
Rodrigues is pressing down on Islander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Islander is holding on for now.
Rodrigues is looking to take a break and control but Islander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Islander, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Islander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Rodrigues lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Islander misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues throws out a counter right but Islander avoids it with no problem.
Islander misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Islander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues darts in trying to clinch
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Islander throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Islander throws a series of punches but Rodrigues avoids them all with ease.
Islander stalks Rodrigues and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigues's face. Rodrigues staggers backwards, shaken.
Islander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Islander misses with the combination.
Islander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Islander.
Rodrigues fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Islander.
#TD2#
Rodrigues drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues wants to control but Islander is keeping him busy. #T1#
The strikes coming from Rodrigues are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Islander parries the strikes from Rodrigues easily there. Rodrigues is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Islander to escape.
Rodrigues trying to control the action but Islander is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Rodrigues decides to stand back up.
Islander lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues wants to clinch.#T2#
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Islander checks a leg kick.
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Islander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Islander lands a two punch combo.
Islander lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Islander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Islander.
Rodrigues is trying to counter with his kicks.
The Islander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown. Islander tries to sprawl out of it but Rodrigues keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Islander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigues tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Islander swivels and escapes.
The Islander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Rodrigues.#T3#
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
The Islander is winning the standup battle so far.
Islander scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Islander moves out of range.
Islander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Islander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Islander lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.
Islander connects with a body shot that sends Rodrigues's belly button to the back.
Islander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Rodrigues gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Islander.
Rodrigues tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Islander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Islander lands a jab to Rodrigues's midsection.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Islander lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.
Islander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but it's checked well by Islander.
An attempted straight right counter from Islander misses the target.
Rodrigues doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Islander counters with a stiff right hand.
The Islander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches up with Islander, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes Islander against the cage but Islander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Islander, as that shot connected.
Islander pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigues back to the cage. Islander follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Islander dominated that second round.
That's time! Islander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodrigues fails with the takedown
and Islander counters with a left and a right that stings Rodrigues.
Islander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigues.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodrigues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Islander connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigues has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Islander swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
Left hook, right uppercut from Islander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues with a lazy takedown attempt
and Islander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Islander cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
Rodrigues shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Islander bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues shoots in but Islander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Islander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Rodrigues.
Islander throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues throws a lazy head kick
and Islander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodrigues thinking.
Islander scores with a jab to the body.
Islander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Islander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Islander leaves Rodrigues with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigues has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodrigues there as he acknowledges the shot.
Islander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Islander circles away.
Islander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodrigues.
Islander throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues shoots in looking for a takedown but Islander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigues's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs Islander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Islander pushes down on Rodrigues's head and hops out.
Islander misses the shot to the body.
Islander scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodrigues should have avoided that one.
Islander shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodrigues eats them both and turns towards Islander to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rodrigues tries to bum rush Islander with a series of wild strikes but Islander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Islander is looking to counter punch.
Islander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Islander scores with the left hand. Rodrigues knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodrigues walks into a straight right hand from Islander.#T3#
Rodrigues takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Islander saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Islander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigues takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Islander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Islander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Islander looks to land a combination. Rodrigues sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Rodrigues is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Islander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues is still on wobbly legs! Can Islander finish him?
Rodrigues throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Islander's waist but Islander gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigues off to one side.
Rodrigues seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Islander lands with a straight right. Rodrigues didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Islander connects with a crisp jab.
Islander throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Islander throws a one two combo.
Islander misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Islander.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Islander is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Islander swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Rodrigues counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marco Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues trying to control from half guard but Islander is working away.
Marco Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Islander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islander, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Islander! |
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Event:
VFC 20 Hump Day Humbling
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Problem feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Problem wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Problem won't allow Rodrigues to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Problem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Problem from controlling successfully.
Problem pushing down on Rodrigues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Problem trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Problem connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigues's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Problem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigues punching from the bottom.
Problem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Problem is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Problem trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Problem thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Well, if Problem is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Problem is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodrigues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Problem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Problem's back!
Problem rolls, trying to escape but Rodrigues keeps control of the position.
Will Rodrigues go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Problem is really stuck here.
#T2#
Rodrigues struggling to keep hold of the position.
Problem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Problem trying to control the action but Rodrigues just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Problem right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Problem trying to control the position but Rodrigues manages to sink in the hooks.
Problem tries to break free.
Rodrigues throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Problem can't escape the position.
#T3#
Problem is still trying to improve position.
Rodrigues tries to keep control of the position but Problem is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Problem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodrigues struggling to land strikes to the head as Problem covers up.
Rodrigues gets his hands free as Problem looks to control.
Problem tries to roll but Rodrigues sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Problem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rodrigues is hanging on to Problem's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Rodrigues looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Rodrigues is persistently looking for the submission but Problem is defending it well.
Rodrigues has the hooks in. Problem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Rodrigues wants to control but Problem is keeping busy.
Problem trying to control but not successfully.
Problem is trying to break free.
Problem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigues is looking to control Problem but Problem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rodrigues thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues has the hooks in. Problem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Problem looking to score a takedown here. Rodrigues is defending well but Problem drives through and ends up in Rodrigues's guard.
Problem sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Rodrigues escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Problem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Problem tries to pass.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Problem wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Problem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Problem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Problem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodrigues's guard. #SUB2#
Problem is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
#SUB2#
Problem 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. Problem eventually gives up the hold.
Problem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues moves into full guard.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Problem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Problem is looking to pass into half guard but Rodrigues pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodrigues is in guard.#REVR#
Problem looking for a sweep. Not yet Problem, not yet.
Problem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Problem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodrigues landing strikes from the bottom.
Rodrigues tries to kick Problem off but Problem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Problem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Problem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodrigues defends it well.
Rodrigues is trying to maintain the position but Problem is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Problem trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well. #SUB2#
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Problem.
Rodrigues wants to control but Problem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
William Problem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Problem.
Ground and pound from Problem.
Problem trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Problem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Problem is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Problem seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.
Problem performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodrigues trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Problem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Problem chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Problem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Problem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Problem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigues is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Problem thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigues is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Problem.
Rodrigues controls Problem momentarily but Problem frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Problem looking to pass the guard.
Problem 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##T1##SUB2#
Problem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodrigues defends well.
Problem is trying to hold Rodrigues in close to prevent damage but Rodrigues has managed to pass into half guard.
Problem keeping hold of Rodrigues's head, controlling as best he can.
Problem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Problem tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodrigues trying to control from half guard but Problem is working away.
Problem tries to get to full guard but Rodrigues has control of the leg.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but Problem keeps working.
Rodrigues prevents Problem from improving his position.
Problem wants to get back to full guard but Rodrigues has mounted him!#T3#
Problem can't escape the position.
Problem tries to lock up and control but Rodrigues gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Rodrigues working for a guillotine from mount but Problem is in no mood to give up.
Problem is trying desperately to improve position.
Problem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Problem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Problem.
Problem is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Problem can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4##SUB2#
Problem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Problem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Problem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Problem keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Problem is trying to control the position but Rodrigues postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Problem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigues is one step ahead there.
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 Marco Rodrigues.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Rodrigues! |
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