Post by The Sandmen on Jul 9, 2019 2:00:26 GMT -5
Ricco Rodriguez looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Butterbean shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Butterbean is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Butterbean comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Butterbean may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Butterbean's Mouth
Butterbean looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricco Rodriguez's punches
Butterbean is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rodriguez.
Butterbean's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rodriguez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Butterbean didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean measures the resilience of Rodriguez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rodriguez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rodriguez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rodriguez moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean launches a few punches to Rodriguez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rodriguez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean measures the resilience of Rodriguez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rodriguez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Butterbean gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Ricco Rodriguez pushes Butterbean against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rodriguez jumps and tries to free his leg! Butterbean doesn't allow this but Ricco Rodriguez is able to get half guard here.
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez sits over his knees and pushes away Butterbean's leg!
Butterbean closes his legs around Ricco Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is not able to move away now!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Butterbean attempts to trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard.
Butterbean manages to switch to full guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean measures the resilience of Rodriguez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rodriguez's side.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean launches a few punches to Rodriguez's cheek from the guard.
Ricco Rodriguez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rodriguez tries to jump to side mount.
Butterbean closed his guard around Ricco Rodriguez.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Butterbean attempts to trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard.
Butterbean manages to switch to full guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez breaths deeply while on the ground
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean measures the resilience of Rodriguez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rodriguez's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez tries to pass to half guard...
Butterbean can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rodriguez looks to work from half guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean works on the ground with his fingers over Rodriguez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez tries to stand up!
Butterbean doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean attempts to move to full guard
Ricco Rodriguez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rodriguez follows Butterbean
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rodriguez needs to stop playing Butterbean's game or he'll get knocked out!
Ricco Rodriguez attempts a sweep single...
Ricco Rodriguez catches Butterbean's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rodriguez.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez is in closed guard... Butterbean tries to roll on the ground!
Ricco Rodriguez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez tries to escape from the closed guard
Rodriguez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean launches a few punches to Rodriguez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rodriguez tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Rodriguez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Butterbean stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
A punch from Butterbean
gets blocked by Rodriguez.
Butterbean gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Ricco Rodriguez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Butterbean goes down.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Butterbean! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Butterbean doesn't defend himself!
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rodriguez's moves.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez moves on the ground
Ricco Rodriguez moves to side mount
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Butterbean work his BJJ game.
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez looks to mount Butterbean...
Ricco Rodriguez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Butterbean is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ricco Rodriguez tries to pass Butterbean's guard...
Ricco Rodriguez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez looks to mount Butterbean...
Ricco Rodriguez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to escape from the full mount...
Ricco Rodriguez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez hovers above Butterbean
Good punches to Butterbean's body.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Butterbean attempts to trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard.
Butterbean manages to switch to half guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rodriguez's moves.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Butterbean attempts to move to full guard
Butterbean manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) is cheering him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez looks to mount Butterbean...
Ricco Rodriguez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Rodriguez catch Butterbean's left arm and tries a kimura
Butterbean struggles to free himself
Butterbean Hyper-extended his left arm
Butterbean struggles to free himself
Butterbean Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Butterbean's eyes...
That kimura from Ricco Rodriguez appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Butterbean's eyes...
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Ricco Rodriguez's lock! This is over! Butterbean didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ricco Rodriguez by Submission (kimura) at 4:15 Round 2
Statistics: Ricco Rodriguez
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Statistics: Butterbean
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Butterbean
Butterbean shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Butterbean is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Butterbean comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Butterbean may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Butterbean's Mouth
Butterbean looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ricco Rodriguez's punches
Butterbean is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rodriguez.
Butterbean's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rodriguez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Butterbean didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean measures the resilience of Rodriguez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rodriguez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rodriguez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rodriguez moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean launches a few punches to Rodriguez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rodriguez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean measures the resilience of Rodriguez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rodriguez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Butterbean gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Ricco Rodriguez pushes Butterbean against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rodriguez jumps and tries to free his leg! Butterbean doesn't allow this but Ricco Rodriguez is able to get half guard here.
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez sits over his knees and pushes away Butterbean's leg!
Butterbean closes his legs around Ricco Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is not able to move away now!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Butterbean attempts to trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard.
Butterbean manages to switch to full guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean measures the resilience of Rodriguez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rodriguez's side.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean launches a few punches to Rodriguez's cheek from the guard.
Ricco Rodriguez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rodriguez tries to jump to side mount.
Butterbean closed his guard around Ricco Rodriguez.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Butterbean attempts to trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard.
Butterbean manages to switch to full guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez breaths deeply while on the ground
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean measures the resilience of Rodriguez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rodriguez's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez tries to pass to half guard...
Butterbean can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rodriguez looks to work from half guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean works on the ground with his fingers over Rodriguez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez tries to stand up!
Butterbean doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean attempts to move to full guard
Ricco Rodriguez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rodriguez follows Butterbean
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rodriguez needs to stop playing Butterbean's game or he'll get knocked out!
Ricco Rodriguez attempts a sweep single...
Ricco Rodriguez catches Butterbean's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rodriguez.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez is in closed guard... Butterbean tries to roll on the ground!
Ricco Rodriguez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez tries to escape from the closed guard
Rodriguez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean launches a few punches to Rodriguez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rodriguez tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Rodriguez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Butterbean stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
A punch from Butterbean
gets blocked by Rodriguez.
Butterbean gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Ricco Rodriguez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Butterbean goes down.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Butterbean! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Butterbean doesn't defend himself!
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Butterbean doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rodriguez's moves.
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez moves on the ground
Ricco Rodriguez moves to side mount
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Butterbean work his BJJ game.
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez looks to mount Butterbean...
Ricco Rodriguez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Butterbean is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ricco Rodriguez tries to pass Butterbean's guard...
Ricco Rodriguez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez looks to mount Butterbean...
Ricco Rodriguez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to escape from the full mount...
Ricco Rodriguez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez hovers above Butterbean
Good punches to Butterbean's body.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Butterbean attempts to trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard.
Butterbean manages to switch to half guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rodriguez's moves.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Butterbean
Butterbean has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Butterbean attempts to move to full guard
Butterbean manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Butterbean
Rodriguez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) is cheering him!
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Butterbean
Ricco Rodriguez looks to mount Butterbean...
Ricco Rodriguez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Butterbean
Rodriguez catch Butterbean's left arm and tries a kimura
Butterbean struggles to free himself
Butterbean Hyper-extended his left arm
Butterbean struggles to free himself
Butterbean Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Butterbean's eyes...
That kimura from Ricco Rodriguez appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Butterbean's eyes...
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Ricco Rodriguez's lock! This is over! Butterbean didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Ricco Rodriguez by Submission (kimura) at 4:15 Round 2
Statistics: Ricco Rodriguez
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Statistics: Butterbean
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 435 s
Butterbean
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!