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Event:
VFC 65 Crawley vs Hanen
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Chong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhodes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chong.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
Chong throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Chong scores with a punch to the head.
Chong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhodes misses.
Chong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chong wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Rhodes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chong has his hands clasped together around Rhodes's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Chong is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Rhodes is trying to work for a kimura but Chong is defending well.
Rhodes is pressing down on Chong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chong is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rhodes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chong sees it coming and defends easily.
Chong is holding on to half guard well.
Chong gets full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhodes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chong keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rhodes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chong dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet. #T3#
Rhodes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chong is now in half guard.
Chong tries to pass to full mount but Rhodes defends it.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Chong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
As Rhodes looks to move away, Chong throws a big counter combo but Rhodes just gets out of the way.
Rhodes wants to clinch
and Chong counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chong avoids it really well and circles away.
Chong throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
San Yan Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rhodes.
Rhodes darts in trying to clinch
and Chong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Chong.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Chong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
San Yan Chong 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#
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Chong circles away easily
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Chong circles away easily
and Chong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Yan Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rhodes.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rhodes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rhodes, into his guard. #REVR#
Rhodes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Chong content to stall in guard here.
Rhodes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Rhodes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chong has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Rhodes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chong controlling the action here.
Chong continues to stall.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhodes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rhodes is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rhodes looks for a takedown but Chong sprawls well.
Rhodes shoots and misses
and Chong counters with a straight right hand.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
Rhodes wants to clinch but Chong slips to the side
enabling Chong to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rhodes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chong counters with a stiff right hand.
Chong throws the left hand but Rhodes avoids the punch easily.
Chong lands a right hook to the body.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
Chong scores with a hook to the body. Rhodes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chong.
Chong misses the shot to the body.
Chong scores with a jab.
Chong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong pinned against the cage. Chong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Chong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
San Yan Chong dominated that second round.
That's time! Chong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rhodes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chong misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Chong gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage.
Cody Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhodes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Chong misses.
Rhodes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chong.
Rhodes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chong.
Chong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Chong. No joy for Rhodes on that attempt.
San Yan Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rhodes.
Chong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chong takes a swing at Rhodes's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Rhodes blocks a jab.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rhodes is looking for a kimura but Chong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhodes to get the leverage.
Rhodes is looking to pass Chong's guard but actually Chong recovers to full guard.
Rhodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes looking to sit in guard and control but Chong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cody Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Rhodes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chong advances position into side control!
Rhodes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Rhodes is trying to control Chong's posture but Chong avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
San Yan Chong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes is looking to reverse the position.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom here.
Chong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chong throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Chong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
San Yan Chong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chong, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Yan Chong!
San Yan Chong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Rhodes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Munky quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Rhodes is working for a kimura but Munky is defending it quite comfortably.
Munky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rhodes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Munky working for a triangle but Rhodes defends it easily.
#SUB#
Munky looking for a triangle here. Rhodes is fighting it but it looks tight! Munky pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rhodes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Silly Munky!
After winning the bout, Silly Munky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 47 Meltdown
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Lily has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lily. #TD#
Rhodes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Rhodes stands up.
Lily tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhodes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhodes showed some decent athleticism there.
Rhodes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Rhodes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lily is looking to clinch.
Rhodes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lily looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Rhodes misses.
Cody Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into Lily's guard.
Rhodes wants to get up but he can't break Lily's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SU#
Rhodes stands and steps away. Lily gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Lily misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lily staying out of range there.
Lily is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rhodes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lily tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rhodes is in Lily's guard.#ES2#
Lily scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lily wants to clinch#TD#
and Rhodes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lily's guard.
Rhodes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SU#
Rhodes gets to his feet. Lily looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into Lily's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lily not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes tries to stand but Lily is controlling from the bottom.
Rhodes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lily has control of Rhodes's left arm, preventing Rhodes from doing any damage.
Rhodes wants to stand but Lily is controlling his posture from full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SU#
Rhodes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lily, up you get!
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Lily looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhodes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lily.
Lily is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Rhodes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lily looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lily is looking for a sweep.
Rhodes wants to stand but Lily is controlling his arm.#SU#
Rhodes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lily tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Lily counters with a straight right hand.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot. #T4##TD#
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lily kicks Rhodes off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Rhodes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lily 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.
Lily has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up. #ES2#
Lily has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rhodes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rhodes wants to take the fight to the mat but Lily manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rhodes has Lily pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lily manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lily scores with a shoulder strike.
Lily has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rhodes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rhodes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Cody Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Lily clinches up against the cage.
Lily misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lily is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rhodes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lily is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Rhodes has picked Lily up - he's going for a ride! Rhodes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rhodes is thwarting Lily's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lily.
Rhodes stops Lily from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lily is controlling Rhodes's trapped leg to prevent Rhodes from advancing to side control.
Rhodes tries to stand and escape but Lily is controlling the position. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lily manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses the jab.#TD#
Lily tries to sprawl but Rhodes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rhodes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lily shoots in but no luck this time.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Lily moved out of range.
Lily tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away #TD#
and Rhodes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lily won't be happy with that.
Lily throws Rhodes to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lily is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
#TD#
Rhodes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lily on his heels. He'll look to pass Lily's guard now, I'm sure.
Lily has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rhodes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Rhodes is trying to drag Lily to the mat but Lily just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lily throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Rhodes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lily regains guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lily is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but instead Lily has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Lily from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lily throwing strikes from guard but Rhodes blocks nicely.
Lily wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Rhodes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lily makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rhodes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lily.
Lily working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ren Lily will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Lily is controlling the position.
Rhodes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lily looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Lily is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lily is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Lily is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
#TD#
Rhodes 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.#SU#
Rhodes gets to his feet. Lily looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lily sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lily swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Rhodes has managed to clinch.
Rhodes is working for takedown but Lily is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rhodes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lily prevents it.
Lily lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lily gets underhooks to prevent Rhodes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lily with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rhodes wants a takedown.
Rhodes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lily pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rhodes shoots in but no luck this time.
Lily doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhodes circles away.
#T2#
Lily fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rhodes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lily tries to clinch up.
Rhodes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lily.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lily sprawls well. Lily wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhodes gets slowly back to his feet.
Lily is looking to clinch.
Rhodes keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lily uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Lily lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lily fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lily tries to clinch there but Rhodes circles away.
Rhodes shoots for a double leg takedown but Lily sprawls well. He's pushed Rhodes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lily tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Lily tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Lily staying out of range there.
Lily fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Lily forces Rhodes back against the cage and clinches.
Rhodes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lily avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rhodes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rhodes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lily gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lily is working for takedown but Rhodes is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lily - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lily misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes wants a takedown but no success here.
Lily working aggressively here.
Lily lands with a right to the head.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4##TD#
Rhodes has hold of one of Lily's legs. Lily is fighting the takedown attempt but Rhodes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lily has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rhodes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lily tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhodes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lily is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Lily is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Lily has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Rhodes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lily controls his leg.
Lily is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Lily kicks Rhodes off and gets back to his feet.
Rhodes throws the left hand but Lily avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ren Lily.
I think Lily 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Lily! |
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Event:
VFC 27 Vandals Validation
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Steiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Steiner.
Rhodes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steiner misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Steiner gets a double leg takedown into Rhodes's guard.#SUB2#
Steiner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rhodes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steiner, into his guard. #REVR#
Rhodes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steiner is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Rhodes postures up.
Steiner is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Steiner won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steiner misses the jab.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steiner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhodes defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhodes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Rhodes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steiner quickly recovers to half guard.
Steiner tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg. #T2#
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodes is thwarting Steiner's attempts to control the position.
Rhodes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steiner controls his leg.
Steiner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rhodes tries to stand and escape but Steiner is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Steiner wants to improve his position but Rhodes is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steiner can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Steiner is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Steiner saw that one coming.#TD2#
Steiner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rhodes did well to prevent Steiner getting side control.#SUB2#
Steiner trying to work for an americana but Rhodes has managed to regain full guard.
Steiner looking to pass the guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Steiner looking to sit in guard and control but Rhodes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but instead Steiner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner is controlling the position.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Steiner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rhodes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rhodes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rhodes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rhodes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steiner is trying to defend but Rhodes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Steiner trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Steiner has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Steiner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhodes is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rhodes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Steiner controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Steiner dives in and scores a takedown into Rhodes's guard.
Steiner trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
Steiner trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom. #T2#
Steiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Steiner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rhodes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rhodes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rhodes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steiner's guard.#SU#
Rhodes stands up and waves to Steiner to follow him.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Rhodes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steiner.#TD#
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
Rhodes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Steiner working a defensive guard here.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Steiner had control of the position. #T4#
Steiner is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Steiner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Steiner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rhodes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steiner has Rhodes in his guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Steiner won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rhodes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Steiner misses the jab.
Steiner moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Steiner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhodes defends it well.
Rhodes keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steiner is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Steiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner prevents Rhodes from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Steiner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rhodes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rhodes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rhodes! #REVR#
Rhodes tries to stand but Steiner is controlling his head.
Steiner struggling a bit here.
Rhodes wants to stand but Steiner has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rhodes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Steiner shows good takedown defense.
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Steiner gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage. #TD#
Rhodes lands a takedown into guard.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steiner can do to turn this around?#T3#
Steiner is pulling down on Rhodes's head to control his posture.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steiner trying to control the position.
Steiner has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
Steiner has control of Rhodes's left arm, preventing Rhodes from doing any damage.
Rhodes wanted to stand there but Steiner had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Steiner.
Rhodes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steiner is fending him off so far but Rhodes persists. Nope, Steiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Steiner with the counter takedown but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steiner throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Steiner misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Rhodes gets caught napping as Steiner dives in and scores a takedown. Rhodes manages to retain guard.
Rhodes keeping full guard, as Steiner tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steiner wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
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 Cody Rhodes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhodes, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Rhodes!
A relieved looking Cody Rhodes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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