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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 48
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Joki with a hook.
Joki thuds his shin into the meat of Rodriguez's side.
Joki throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joki pinned against the cage. Joki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchbag Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joki connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Joki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joki slips under a jab from Rodriguez.#T2#
Joki thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joki tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Joki scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joki.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Joki.#T3#
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joki can pounce on him.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Joki moves out of range easily.
Joki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodriguez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Joki misses with a head kick.
Joki throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Joki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joki has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Valto Joki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Joki throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joki throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez defending well as Joki loads up on a big left hand.
Joki lands a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Joki counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Valto Joki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joki works the jab nicely.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Joki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joki stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rodriguez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Joki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joki swinging wildly here.
Joki cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joki loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Rodriguez thows a leg kick but Joki checks it
and Joki counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Joki gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchbag Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Joki has the dominant position.
Joki lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards. #BC2#
Joki breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joki just misses with a punch to the body.
Joki throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Joki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joki throws out the jab.
Valto Joki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Joki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joki misses the jab.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joki sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joki counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Joki misses its intended target.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joki digs a good body shot into Rodriguez's ribs.
Joki throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joki.
Joki scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joki.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a takedown but Joki is quick to defend against it.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Joki.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joki lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Joki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut lands for Joki. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joki.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Joki avoids it well and moves away.
Joki just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Jab from Joki.
Joki staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Joki.
Joki pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.#T1#
Joki jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Joki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Joki counters with a nice right hand that sends Rodriguez toppling to the canvas! Rodriguez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joki finish him?!
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joki lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Joki throws an overhand right that drops Rodriguez like a sack of potatoes! Joki dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valto Joki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 34
Date: May 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rodriguez misses the body punch
and Petric counters with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petric.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petric sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
Petric misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petric lands a body shot.
Petric takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Petric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Petric misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Petric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rodriguez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petric! #SUB2#
Rodriguez has isolated one of Petric's arms. Petric looking to fight him off but Rodriguez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lunchbag Rodriguez! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Hopgood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hopgood seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
Hopgood is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopgood in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopgood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopgood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopgood's back!
Rodriguez avoiding Hopgood 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez tries to get the hooks in deep but Hopgood pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Rodriguez has got one arm under Hopgood's chin. This could be trouble... Hopgood trying to control the other hand but Rodriguez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hopgood has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lunchbag Rodriguez! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 193
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Muromets fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriguez to the ground. Muromets is now in Rodriguez's guard.
Muromets chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Muromets slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Muromets keeps moving.
Muromets might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muromets swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muromets managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez passes Muromets's left leg - he's now in half guard. #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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Muromets keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Muromets's coaches at ZuccoTraining Ground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#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.
Muromets is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muromets is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muromets manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muromets is pulling down on Rodriguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriguez, at least for the moment.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Muromets utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Muromets holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muromets swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses #TD#
and Muromets counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodriguez is trying to keep Muromets in close.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muromets sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriguez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Muromets lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Muromets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muromets has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muromets won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Muromets closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Muromets in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Muromets dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Muromets shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Muromets engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Muromets has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muromets is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Muromets avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muromets is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Muromets works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muromets not doing much here.
Ilya Muromets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muromets working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Muromets has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Muromets working the ground and pound effectively.
Rodriguez wants to control but Muromets is having none of it.#T2#
Muromets landing shots from mount.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Muromets maintains control.
Muromets landing shots from mount.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muromets working the ground and pound effectively.
Muromets controlling from the full mount.
Muromets has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rodriguez's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muromets scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rodriguez?
Muromets sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Rodriguez is in a horrible position here. Muromets smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Muromets landing shots from mount.
Muromets fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Muromets controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Muromets lands a couple of good shots and Rodriguez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Muromets lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Muromets lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Muromets.
Can Rodriguez hold on?! Muromets is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muromets is landing with strikes from the back.
Rodriguez tries to break free.
Muromets controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Muromets dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Muromets looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muromets controlling the action here.
Rodriguez is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muromets controls the pace.
Muromets stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muromets sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Muromets engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Rodriguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muromets to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Muromets is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muromets is pushing down on Rodriguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Muromets has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Well, if Muromets 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.
Rodriguez trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muromets winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Muromets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muromets performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Muromets takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muromets with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muromets postures up.
Muromets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Muromets looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muromets lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Muromets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muromets 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Muromets!
During a confident post fight interview, Ilya Muromets thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 188
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ridcully is trying to escape and Rodriguez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ridcully is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rodriguez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lunchbag Rodriguez! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 185
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sientatos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sientatos, as that shot connected.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sientatos takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Rodriguez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sientatos.
Sientatos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Sientatos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sientatos scores with a jab.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sientatos 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.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sientatos but Sientatos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchbag Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Sientatos.#T1#
Rodriguez is looking to land body kicks.
Sientatos swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodriguez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sientatos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sientatos throws a big shot that misses.
Sientatos misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Sientatos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sientatos.
Sientatos scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Sientatos.
Sientatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sientatos.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Sientatos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriguez backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Sientatos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sientatos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sientatos.
A nice combination there by Sientatos.
Sientatos stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sientatos lands a jab.
Sientatos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sientatos throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sientatos misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.#T3#
Sientatos lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Sientatos looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Sientatos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodriguez back to the cage. Sientatos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sientatos scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sientatos misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sientatos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodriguez. Rodriguez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sientatos lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sientatos circles away.
Sientatos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roberto Sientatos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sientatos misses with a wild body shot.
Sientatos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Sientatos.
A nice combination there by Sientatos.
Sientatos slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sientatos misses with a series of wild punches.
Sientatos misses with a double jab.
Sientatos throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sientatos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Sientatos saw that one coming.
Rodriguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sientatos throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Sientatos.
Sientatos lands with a cross.
Sientatos lands with an overhand left.
Sientatos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sientatos defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Sientatos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sientatos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sientatos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roberto Sientatos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sientatos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Sientatos with a nice cross.
Rodriguez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sientatos cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Rodriguez misses
and Sientatos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sientatos cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sientatos misses with a head kick.
Sientatos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.
Sientatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sientatos.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rodriguez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sientatos to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sientatos is just out of range.
Sientatos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Sientatos misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sientatos tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sientatos sprawls and moves away.
Sientatos throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodriguez misses the target.
Sientatos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Sientatos.
Sientatos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sientatos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodriguez blocks the body kick.
Sientatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sientatos.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Sientatos avoids it well and moves away.
Sientatos misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sientatos throws out the jab.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Sientatos.
Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Sientatos connects with a single shot there.
Sientatos misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez defending well as Sientatos loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sientatos but Sientatos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchbag Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Sientatos shows good takedown defense.
Sientatos throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Sientatos.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sientatos.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Sientatos.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Sientatos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Sientatos lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Sientatos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Sientatos.
The fighters circling - Sientatos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sientatos misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Sientatos.
Sientatos looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Sientatos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Sientatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sientatos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Sientatos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sientatos throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
A jab from Sientatos finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Sientatos. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sientatos.
Sientatos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Sientatos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sientatos lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sientatos.
Roberto Sientatos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sientatos misses with a hook.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sientatos sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Sientatos.
Sientatos tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Sientatos.
Sientatos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Sientatos avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Sientatos does it's job there.#T1#
Sientatos thows a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it #TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sientatos won't be happy with that.
Sientatos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sientatos misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Sientatos avoids it well and moves away.
Sientatos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sientatos stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sientatos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Sientatos avoids it well and moves away.
Sientatos misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sientatos sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sientatos connects with a body shot.
Sientatos throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Sientatos.
Sientatos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Rodriguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sientatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sientatos.
Sientatos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sientatos throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Sientatos misses its intended target.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sientatos.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sientatos throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sientatos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sientatos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sientatos wants it to stay on the feet.
Sientatos throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Sientatos tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Sientatos.
A big right from Sientatos misses. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Sientatos blocks the low kick.
Sientatos misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez moves forwards but Sientatos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sientatos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sientatos stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sientatos. Those never looked like landing.
Sientatos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sientatos misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Sientatos throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Sientatos lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Sientatos misses.
A jab from Sientatos misses.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a takedown but Sientatos is quick to defend against it.
Sientatos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Sientatos.
Sientatos lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchbag Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sientatos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Lunchbag Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sientatos missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberto Sientatos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Sientatos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sientatos 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Sientatos!
An out of breath Roberto Sientatos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Yamato feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yamato looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Yamato is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamato is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yamato stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamato is posturing up here but Rodriguez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yamato tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yamato has to tap! Slick submission there by Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lunchbag Rodriguez! |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lunchbag Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ivanovic gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic takes a little break here. Rodriguez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivanovic's best efforts.
Ivanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanovic is looking to advance position but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Ivanovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic is pressing down on Rodriguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez is holding on for now.
Ivanovic content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Ivanovic's head to control him but Ivanovic postures up.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Ivanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Ivanovic keeps him under control.
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanovic wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriguez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ivanovic stands and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (7) vs (0) Rodriguez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Ivanovic's head to control him but Ivanovic postures up.
Ivanovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ivanovic wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ivanovic 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: Ivanovic (10) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic controlling from mount.
Ivanovic 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.#T5#
Ivanovic continues to stall.#T6#
Rodriguez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position but Ivanovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More hug and hope from Ivanovic.
Rodriguez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ivanovic (13) vs (0) Rodriguez
Ivanovic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Ivanovic just sinks the hooks in.
Ivanovic controlling from the back.#T8#
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Ivanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Rodriguez right now.
Rodriguez is in bad spot here.
Rodriguez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Ivanovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ivanovic controls the position.#T9##SUB#
Ivanovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rodriguez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ivanovic controlling the positon.#T10#
Rodriguez breaks Ivanovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (2) Rodriguez
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Rodriguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez stands and throws Ivanovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (13) vs (5) Rodriguez#SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ivanovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriguez's guard! Nice work there by Ivanovic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (15) vs (5) Rodriguez
Ivanovic advances to half guard. #T12#
Ivanovic passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanovic (18) vs (5) Rodriguez
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanovic keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivanovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Ivanovic off him but Ivanovic keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanovic controls the position.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ivanovic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
Our winner, Ivan Ivanovic, 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. |
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