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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 3 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gambini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodriguez on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodriguez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Gambini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gambini tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Gambini slows the pace down.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriguez for as long as he can get away with.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Gambini stalls from top position.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
Rodriguez is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez manages to get back to half guard.
Gambini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.#T3##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gambini stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Gambini passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Gambini is controlling the pace.
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Gambini stalling.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Gambini keeps him under control.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Rodriguez is looking to control Gambini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Gambini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Gambini controlling the action here.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gambini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriguez! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (8) vs (0) Rodriguez
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gambini prevents Rodriguez from getting the reversal.#T6#
Gambini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambini content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Gambini stalling.
Rodriguez won't allow Gambini to pass to mount.
Well, if Gambini 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.
Gambini uses his free foot to push down on Rodriguez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodriguez. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (11) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but Gambini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (14) vs (0) Rodriguez
Gambini is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Rodriguez is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Gambini slows the pace down.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Gambini trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Rodriguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Gambini is very close to passing his half guard.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Rodriguez wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gambini controlling the action here.
Gambini prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Gambini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (17) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Gambini taking a breather here.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez is being controlled here.
Gambini working away.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Gambini off him but Gambini keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gambini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (17) vs (4) Rodriguez
Gambini trying to control the position but Rodriguez manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Gambini trying to control the position but Rodriguez manages to sink in the hooks.
Gambini can't escape the position.
Gambini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gambini tries to reverse the position but Rodriguez maintains control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez has control of Gambini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gambini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gambini has worked his arm free - good work by Gambini!
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13##SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gambini isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gambini is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Gambini is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez wants to control but Gambini is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambini has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gambini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gambini holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Gino Gambini, 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.
Gregory Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Plant moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rodriguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Plant is trying to keep an underhook but Rodriguez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (0) Plant
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Plant looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Plant controlling the position for now.#T1#
Plant tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Plant moves into full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is fighting to break Plant's control of his arms but Plant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rodriguez won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Plant controlling the position.
Plant working a defensive guard but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Plant defends the submission attempt.
Plant tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Plant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Plant is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Plant is looking to get back to full guard here but Rodriguez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (0) Plant#SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plant keeps working.
Plant is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Plant is trying to get back to half guard.
Plant is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Plant tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Plant is defending well.
Plant is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Rodriguez working away.
Plant is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.#SUB#
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Plant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Plant#SUB2#
Plant is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plant's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Plant
Plant trying to control the position.
#T7#
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez passes Plant's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Plant controlling the position for now.
Plant trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#SUB#
Plant is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
Plant moves into full guard.
#T8#
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plant is keeping the position for now.
Plant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (4) Plant
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Plant advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Plant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plant is working away from the top position though.
Plant is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (7) Plant
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
#T10#
Rodriguez tries to lock up and control but Plant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plant wants to take Rodriguez's back here but Rodriguez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plant controlling from mount.
Plant moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriguez (7) vs (10) Plant#SUB2#
Plant is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodriguez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodriguez for a finish.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Plant has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Rodriguez turns into Plant and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (9) vs (10) Plant
Rodriguez passes Plant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (9) vs (12) Plant
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Rodriguez managing to control the position.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12##SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Plant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Plant has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plant manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (11) vs (12) Plant
Rodriguez won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving. #T13#
Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant is pulling down on Rodriguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriguez, at least for the moment.#T14#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 12 to 11.
Gregory Rodriguez spoke after the fight, saying 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
ICE 9:
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Nomura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nomura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Nomura as Rodriguez shoots in.
Nomura connects with a crisp jab.
Nomura moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nomura is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nomura keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nomura throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range. #TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nomura did well to prevent Rodriguez getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Nomura dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Nomura is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Nomura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nomura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nomura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nomura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nomura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nomura is keeping the position for now.
Nomura controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Nomura keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Nomura can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for an americana but Nomura has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rodriguez was thinking about the submission.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to control but Nomura is working from the bottom.
Nomura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nomura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nomura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Nomura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nomura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nomura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Nomura controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard but Nomura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nomura tries to advance to mount but Rodriguez denies him.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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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 Tadahiro Nomura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nomura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nomura cracks Rodriguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nomura feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Nomura sprawls well.
Nomura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nomura.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nomura.
Nomura scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Nomura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Nomura closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Nomura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nomura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Nomura blocking some punches.
#T1#
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Nomura.
Nomura blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez looking to stall.
Nomura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nomura staying out of range there.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nomura circles away.
Nomura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Nomura tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets the takedown into side control.
Nomura takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez controlling from side mount. #T2#
Let's hope that Rodriguez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nomura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Nomura is defending well.
#T3#
Nomura wants to get back to full guard.
Nomura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from Nomura's half guard. Nomura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nomura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nomura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nomura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nomura is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Nomura is adopting a defensive guard.
Nomura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nomura, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomura keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Nomura sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nomura misses the target.
Tadahiro Nomura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Rodriguez.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Nomura.
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 Tadahiro Nomura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nomura slips under a jab.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Tadahiro Nomura is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nomura keeps working. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but Nomura is defending the strikes. #T1#
An elbow from Rodriguez crashes against the mat.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Nomura blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Nomura's face as Rodriguez controls the position.
Nomura struggling a bit here.
Nomura tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nomura is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nomura's legs.
Nomura is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Nomura is defending well.
Nomura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nomura can't do much from the bottom here.
Nomura tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position. #T3#
Nomura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez has a hand on Nomura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nomura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nomura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriguez is looking to escape.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Nomura maintains control.#T4#
Nomura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nomura forces the positional change into back control.
Nomura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nomura is not going to allow Rodriguez to sit and survive in this position.
Nomura is hanging on to Rodriguez's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gregory Rodriguez just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Nomura sprawls well.#CL#
Nomura clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nomura.
A right hook to the body lands for Nomura.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Nomura is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nomura down to the mat. Nomura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nomura 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.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nomura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rodriguez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Nomura misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nomura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rodriguez can turn it around.
A short left from Nomura.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Nomura.
Nomura controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Nomura breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nomura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nomura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nomura - that landed with a thud.
Nomura is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks. #T2#
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nomura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nomura prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Nomura tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Nomura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nomura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez. #BC#
Nomura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Tadahiro Nomura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Rodriguez.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nomura catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Nomura throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely. #CL#
Nomura rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Tadahiro Nomura has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Nomura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Nomura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Nomura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nomura lands a jab.
Nomura stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nomura swivels and escapes.
Nomura is looking for a counter combo.
Nomura throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Nomura.
Nomura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Nomura looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nomura stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nomura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregory Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Nomura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nomura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tadahiro Nomura had his way with Gregory Rodriguez in 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nomura throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nomura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Nomura.
Rodriguez misses with a body punch.
Nomura trying to stall but Rodriguez improves his position.
Rodriguez letting Nomura take a breather here.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Nomura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Nomura.
Nomura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nomura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Nomura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.#BC#
Nomura breaks the clinch.
Nomura misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Nomura moves out of range. #CL#
Nomura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nomura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nomura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Nomura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nomura.
Nomura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rodriguez letting Nomura take a breather here.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Nomura has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nomura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Tadahiro Nomura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Nomura.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Nomura tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Nomura back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nomura.
#T3#
Nomura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nomura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nomura struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Nomura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Rodriguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nomura backwards.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nomura.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nomura is keeping busy.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Nomura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nomura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomura wants to stall.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez looking to throw knees to the head but Nomura is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Nomura presses Rodriguez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Nomura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nomura backwards.
Nomura tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Nomura back against the cage.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nomura.
Nomura scores with a hook to the body.
Gregory Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rodriguez letting Nomura take a breather here.
Nomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nomura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nomura pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nomura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadahiro Nomura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nomura 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tadahiro Nomura!
Tadahiro Nomura retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tadahiro Nomura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gregory Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
ICE 5: UA KUDALAIA
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Jackson controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Jackson gets full guard.#T1#
Rodriguez won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.#T3#
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodriguez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rodriguez scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Rodriguez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriguez is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriguez content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez 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#
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Gregory Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cujo Jackson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Jackson is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodriguez works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriguez working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Rodriguez lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3##SUB#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Rodriguez's guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #T4#
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson is working Rodriguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Jackson trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriguez, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriguez's guard. #REVB#
Rodriguez 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. 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 trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez advances position into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriguez's guard! Nice work there by Jackson! #SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cujo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
Gregory Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cujo Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Gregory Rodriguez gave a big smile as he said 'Give me that BITCH Priapus.'. |
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Event:
ICE 4:: PÅÊ»ino
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kochanowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount!
Kochanowski gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez trying to advance position but Kochanowski counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Kochanowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriguez has picked Kochanowski up and slammed him! Kochanowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochanowski dodges the ground and pound from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but Kochanowski is defending the strikes. #T1#
The ground and pound from Rodriguez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rodriguez in side control, throwing shots but Kochanowski defends.
Kochanowski manages to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is stalling here. Kochanowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kochanowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Kochanowski off him but Kochanowski keeps the position. #SUB#
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is trying to control Kochanowski's posture but Kochanowski avoids it.
Kochanowski trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away. #SUB#
Kochanowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kochanowski but great work by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Kochanowski struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez looking to control but instead Kochanowski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rodriguez working over Kochanowski with some ground and pound. Kochanowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kochanowski actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kochanowski sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for submissions but instead, Kochanowski has regained full guard.
#T3#
Rodriguez is in close to Kochanowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kochanowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Kochanowski's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kochanowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Kochanowski in his guard.#REVR#
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Kochanowski is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kochanowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Kochanowski wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kochanowski pushing down on Rodriguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Kochanowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez is looking to control Kochanowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriguez avoid being mounted?
Kochanowski passes to full mount!
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Kochanowski's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Kochanowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rodriguez is surviving well by controlling Kochanowski's body position as best he can.
Rodriguez is squirming around, avoiding Kochanowski's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregory Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Kochanowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kochanowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kochanowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodriguez advances to full mount.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kochanowski wants to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kochanowski is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rodriguez lands a couple of good shots and Kochanowski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Our spies down at at Dark Horse MMA inform us that Rodriguez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here.
Kochanowski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kochanowski is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez looking to control but Kochanowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Rodriguez with good strikes from the mount here!
Kochanowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#It looks like Mateusz Kochanowski has been cut.
Kochanowski regains half guard.
Kochanowski tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Gregory Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kochanowski is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kochanowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Kochanowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Kochanowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.#SUB#
Kochanowski is looking for a triangle here but Rodriguez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kochanowski taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kochanowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Kochanowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Rodriguez looks up at the clock and then as Kochanowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rodriguez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriguez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rodriguez is working Kochanowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochanowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Kochanowski'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kochanowski is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kochanowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kochanowski to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kochanowski dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Rodriguez looking to control.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kochanowski trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kochanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kochanowski controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rodriguez has his foot on Kochanowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kochanowski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kochanowski uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Kochanowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Mateusz Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kochanowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kochanowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kochanowski stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Kochanowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Kochanowski defends it easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Kochanowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kochanowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kochanowski has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Kochanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Kochanowski postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Kochanowski tries to pass.
Kochanowski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Kochanowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kochanowski tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kochanowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Kochanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Kochanowski back into the ropes.
Kochanowski blocking some punches.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Kochanowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
A pretty intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Choo Oi postures up. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet. #SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choo Oi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choo Oi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Choo Oi controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has control of Choo Oi's left arm, preventing Choo Oi from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo Oi preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriguez (4) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Choo Oi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Choo Oi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Choo Oi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriguez's best efforts.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Choo Oi gets back to full guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez stays in close to Choo Oi's body and controls the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is keeping the position.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Choo Oi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo Oi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Rodriguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Choo Oi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriguez has picked Choo Oi up and slammed him! Choo Oi can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez works to advance to full mount. Choo Oi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriguez (9) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez content just to control the position here.
Choo Oi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Choo Oi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a submission but Choo Oi is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a submission but Choo Oi is keeping him at bay.
Choo Oi is trying desperately to improve position.
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (12) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choo Oi defends it well. #SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Choo Oi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (15) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choo Oi prevents Rodriguez from improving position.
Choo Oi is letting Rodriguez control him for a moment.
Choo Oi is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #T8##SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Choo Oi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Rodriguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Choo Oi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choo Oi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (15) vs (4) Choo Oi
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choo Oi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (17) vs (4) Choo Oi#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Choo Oi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.#T11##SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez is controlling the pace.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo Oi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. Choo Oi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Choo Oi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Choo Oi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13##SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo Oi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choo Oi keeps working. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Choo Oi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Choo Oi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Choo Oi is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Choo Oi tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Choo Oi is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriguez takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 78
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Peter Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez 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. #SUB#
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriguez escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (5) Rodriguez
Petrov is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #T2#
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working to tighten his grip on Petrov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Petrov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rodriguez is really squeezing tight and eventually Petrov passes out! Rodriguez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gregory Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Gregory Rodriguez gave a big smile as he said 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jacob Fuisse!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Fuisse has picked Rodriguez up - he's going for a ride! Fuisse dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Fuisse#SUB2#
Fuisse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Fuisse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodriguez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuisse.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Fuisse sits in half guard.
Fuisse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Fuisse has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fuisse looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Fuisse pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (2) Fuisse
Fuisse wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuisse is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuisse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there. #T2#
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Fuisse
Rodriguez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Fuisse#SUB#
Rodriguez quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rodriguez but it's paid off an Fuisse is forced to tap! Nice work by Rodriguez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Rodriguez!
Post fight, Gregory Rodriguez stared into the camera and said 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Rodriguez#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lake to get the leverage.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez 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.#SUB2#
Rodriguez has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Rodriguez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez is controlling Lake's posture.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lake trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
Lake won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lake passes Rodriguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez manages to get to full guard.
Lake trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
Lake advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lake being controlled here momentarily.
Lake pushing down on Rodriguez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lake trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lake is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.#T5#
Lake working a defensive guard here.
Lake wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Lake is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriguez passes Lake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rodriguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Rodriguez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (2) vs (5) Rodriguez
Lake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lake regains half guard.
Lake is in trouble now - Rodriguez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (2) vs (8) Rodriguez
Lake is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a guillotine from mount but Lake is in no mood to give up. #T8#
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lake tries to lock up and control but Rodriguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriguez controlling from the full mount.
Lake wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.#SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to finish this one by submission but Lake is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodriguez. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lake is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lake flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rodriguez anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lake and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rodriguez slips an arm under Lake chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rodriguez has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rodriguez is squeezing on Lake like an anaconda would it's prey. Lake fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregory Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Gregory Rodriguez gave a big smile as he said 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rodriguez tries to sprawl but Snowstrinski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez seems keen to control Snowstrinski's posture.#SUB#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowstrinski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Snowstrinski off! Snowstrinski jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle but Snowstrinski pushes his legs off easily.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez looking to control.
#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Snowstrinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snowstrinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snowstrinski controls the pace.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snowstrinski defends well.
Snowstrinski stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.#T2#
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (2) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Rodriguez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Snowstrinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez 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. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Snowstrinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5##SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snowstrinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (2) Snowstrinski
Rodriguez looking to control but Snowstrinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snowstrinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snowstrinski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snowstrinski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (5) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Snowstrinski postures up.
Rodriguez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowstrinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snowstrinski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (4) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Snowstrinski keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Rodriguez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriguez pushes down on Snowstrinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Snowstrinski is working away. #SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Snowstrinski defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Snowstrinski is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is defending well.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snowstrinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Snowstrinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10#
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snowstrinski gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriguez'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.
Snowstrinski controlling Rodriguez's posture. #SUB#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snowstrinski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snowstrinski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (6) Snowstrinski#T12##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snowstrinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Snowstrinski's head to control his posture. #T13##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Snowstrinski controlling him for the moment.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Snowstrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriguez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (9) vs (6) Snowstrinski#SUB2#
Snowstrinski working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
#T14#
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriguez takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
As Gregory Rodriguez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 59
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gregory Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smyth swivels and escapes.#TD#
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodriguez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Rodriguez
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Smyth in close.
#SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Rodriguez#SUB#
Smyth looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smyth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smyth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smyth! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (6) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smyth tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez defends it.
Rodriguez wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
#T2#
Smyth passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (9) vs (2) Rodriguez
Smyth avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.#SUB#
Smyth working for a guillotine from mount but Rodriguez is in no mood to give up.
Rodriguez just holding on.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rodriguez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smyth. #T3##SUB#
Smyth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smyth works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (12) vs (2) Rodriguez
Rodriguez holds on to Smyth as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB#
Smyth quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Smyth but it's paid off an Rodriguez is forced to tap! Nice work by Smyth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Smyth!
William Smyth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gregory Rodriguez had this to say: 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
WFC 11: Ichirou vs Rocky
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Rodriguez moves forwards but Little connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Little throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Little throws a right and a left that both miss.
Little throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Little sprawls and moves away.
Ty Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Little manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Rodriguez pulls Little into guard.
Little stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriguez.
Little trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a triangle here. Little is fighting it but it looks tight! Rodriguez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Little is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gregory Rodriguez!
Gregory Rodriguez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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Event:
WFC 6: Ichirou vs Greydorian
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mullen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mullen is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Mullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mullen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mullen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rodriguez is looking to defend but Mullen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rodriguez! Mullen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rodriguez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Mullen!
The defeated Gregory Rodriguez had this to say: 'Gym on Monday.'. |
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Event:
WFC 1: Baltaretu vs Ballo
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rodriguez tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Rodriguez is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Rodriguez stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #T2#
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here. #T3#
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.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.#TD2#
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Rodriguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Rodriguez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gregory Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez controlling the pace. #T1#
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rodriguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
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. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #T3#
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez is continuing to stall.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Rodriguez working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
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.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Rodriguez 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! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rodriguez controls the position from side control.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodriguez connects with a decent elbow.
Rodriguez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Rodriguez stalls from top position.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez just content to control the position.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes.
Rodriguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The adventures of Rodriguez the control monster continue. Boring.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodriguez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodriguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
More stalling from Rodriguez.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Rodriguez stalls from top position.#T3#
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez advances to full mount. #T4#
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.
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rodriguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harry Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Rodriguez in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Rodriguez!
An intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The first of many wins, can't wait to get back in here next month! '.
In defeat, Harry Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '. |
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