Post by The Sandmen on Oct 14, 2016 21:39:21 GMT -5
Stipe Miocic is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ricco Rodriguez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Miocic and Rodriguez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Stipe Miocic closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miocic and Rodriguez circle around the center of the cage.
Miocic showing excellent timing, blasts Ricco Rodriguez with a right hand.
Rodriguez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricco Rodriguez to fight back!
Ricco Rodriguez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Stipe Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rodriguez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Rodriguez
Miocic moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Rodriguez
Miocic moves on the ground
Miocic cannot take advantage in the ground
Miocic misses a step and Ricco Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rodriguez tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Miocic is in closed guard... Rodriguez tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Miocic 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Ricco Rodriguez attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Stipe Miocic keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rodriguez's being punished here!
Rodriguez has a small cut in his Nose
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Stipe Miocic looks to mount Ricco Rodriguez...
Stipe Miocic slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to escape from the full mount...
Stipe Miocic is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Miocic tries to move to full mount!
Rodriguez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Miocic misses a step and Ricco Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricco Rodriguez attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Ricco Rodriguez manages to switch to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Stipe Miocic wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stipe Miocic can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Stipe Miocic tries to better his position on the ground...
Rodriguez holds Stipe Miocic's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
Rodriguez throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stipe Miocic realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stipe Miocic. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Miocic.
Solid kick to the leg from Stipe Miocic
Rodriguez checks it.
A right hand from Ricco Rodriguez
makes Miocic stumble back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic moves forward and launches a high kick!
Rodriguez ducks under.
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Rodriguez blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
Ricco Rodriguez is measuring Miocic with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Stipe Miocic and Rodriguez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rodriguez has a small cut in his Mouth
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Miocic and Rodriguez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rodriguez pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Stipe Miocic
that nearly tags Rodriguez.
Ricco Rodriguez launches a body shot
Miocic evades.
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
A right hand from Ricco Rodriguez
makes Miocic stumble back!
Ricco Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miocic is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Miocic
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Rodriguez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rodriguez tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Ricco Rodriguez launches a body shot
Miocic evades.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic circles around Rodriguez
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Rodriguez blocks that kick with his leg.
Miocic misses a step and Ricco Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ricco Rodriguez!
Miocic ducks under...
Miocic wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rodriguez doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Rodriguez goes to the body...
He punishes Miocic's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Miocic's body! He's holding his side
Nice punch by Ricco Rodriguez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Miocic's Mouth is beginning to swell
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Ricco Rodriguez goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Miocic seems staggered and Ricco Rodriguez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rodriguez and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
Rodriguez goes to the body...
He punishes Miocic's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Miocic's mid-section, he seems hurt
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
miss their mark.
Rodriguez is trying to counter now!
Ricco Rodriguez swings...
hard impact to Miocic's face!
Rodriguez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tremendous strikes from Miocic!
Some big punches are landing!
Miocic launches a hook to the body
Ricco Rodriguez moves aside looking for a counter...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez attempts a sweep single...
Ricco Rodriguez catches Stipe Miocic's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rodriguez.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez tries to open Miocic's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ricco Rodriguez. Miocic is unable to cover himself now!
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Miocic
Rodriguez is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Ricco Rodriguez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Ricco Rodriguez looks to posture up and open Stipe Miocic's guard...
Stipe Miocic has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Miocic
Rodriguez tries to escape from closed guard...
Rodriguez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Rodriguez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Miocic from the side mount!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic 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 3:55 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard.
Ricco Rodriguez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to show some ground skills
Rodriguez uses his strength to keep Rodriguez at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
Ricco Rodriguez looks to pass to mount...
Rodriguez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stipe Miocic.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Miocic's abdomen
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard...
Ricco Rodriguez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ricco Rodriguez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard...
Ricco Rodriguez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez throws a flurry of punches at Miocic...
A lot of them are hitting Miocic's face
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Miocic moves backwards and Ricco Rodriguez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Ricco Rodriguez
makes Miocic stumble back!
A left hook from Miocic
falls short.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Rodriguez launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic and Rodriguez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ricco Rodriguez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rodriguez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Miocic's jaw!
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ricco Rodriguez circles around Miocic
Miocic launches a kick
but Ricco Rodriguez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Ricco Rodriguez paws at Miocic.
Miocic answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Rodriguez avoids a dangerous strike from Miocic
and counters with a solid straight!
Miocic's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ricco Rodriguez fakes a punch and launches himself over Miocic!
Nice move by Rodriguez who clinches and pushes Miocic against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ricco Rodriguez fakes a few punches and advance towards Miocic trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Stipe Miocic lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Rodriguez is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Rodriguez is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rodriguez is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Ricco Rodriguez creates space and allows Stipe Miocic to stand up.
Stipe Miocic is on his feet again.
Rodriguez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stipe Miocic's punches
Rodriguez measures the resilience of Miocic's chin with an uppercut while Miocic lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Ricco Rodriguez's Mouth
Rodriguez pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nice beating Ricco Rodriguez has received.
Middle kick from Rodriguez.
Miocic receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Ricco Rodriguez is a bloody mess!
Miocic steps backwards away from Ricco Rodriguez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ricco Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miocic is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic 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 Miocic
Rodriguez moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez aggressively and repeatedly punches Miocic.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez tries to pass Stipe Miocic's guard...
Ricco Rodriguez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Rodriguez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miocic's being punished here!
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez looks to mount Stipe Miocic...
Ricco Rodriguez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Rodriguez doesn't stop bleeding.
Miocic is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ricco Rodriguez pushes Stipe Miocic down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
Rodriguez fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Stipe Miocic's arm and tries an armbar!
Rodriguez launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Stipe Miocic's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Miocic taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Ricco Rodriguez by Submission (Armbar) at 4:47 Round 3
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 15/30 (50%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Statistics: Ricco Rodriguez
Punches 25/40 (62%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/23 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Ricco Rodriguez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Miocic and Rodriguez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Stipe Miocic closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miocic and Rodriguez circle around the center of the cage.
Miocic showing excellent timing, blasts Ricco Rodriguez with a right hand.
Rodriguez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Ricco Rodriguez to fight back!
Ricco Rodriguez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Stipe Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rodriguez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Rodriguez
Miocic moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Rodriguez
Miocic moves on the ground
Miocic cannot take advantage in the ground
Miocic misses a step and Ricco Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rodriguez tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Miocic is in closed guard... Rodriguez tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Miocic 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Ricco Rodriguez attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Stipe Miocic keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rodriguez's being punished here!
Rodriguez has a small cut in his Nose
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Stipe Miocic looks to mount Ricco Rodriguez...
Stipe Miocic slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stipe Miocic is in full mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to escape from the full mount...
Stipe Miocic is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stipe Miocic is in side mount over Ricco Rodriguez
Miocic tries to move to full mount!
Rodriguez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Miocic misses a step and Ricco Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ricco Rodriguez attempts to trap Stipe Miocic in his guard.
Ricco Rodriguez manages to switch to full guard.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Rodriguez
Rodriguez tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Stipe Miocic wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stipe Miocic can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Stipe Miocic tries to better his position on the ground...
Rodriguez holds Stipe Miocic's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
Rodriguez throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stipe Miocic realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stipe Miocic. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Miocic.
Solid kick to the leg from Stipe Miocic
Rodriguez checks it.
A right hand from Ricco Rodriguez
makes Miocic stumble back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic moves forward and launches a high kick!
Rodriguez ducks under.
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Rodriguez blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
Ricco Rodriguez is measuring Miocic with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Stipe Miocic and Rodriguez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stipe Miocic is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rodriguez has a small cut in his Mouth
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Miocic and Rodriguez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rodriguez pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Stipe Miocic
that nearly tags Rodriguez.
Ricco Rodriguez launches a body shot
Miocic evades.
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
A right hand from Ricco Rodriguez
makes Miocic stumble back!
Ricco Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miocic is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Miocic
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches to Rodriguez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rodriguez tries to cover his face,
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Ricco Rodriguez launches a body shot
Miocic evades.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic circles around Rodriguez
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Rodriguez blocks that kick with his leg.
Miocic misses a step and Ricco Rodriguez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ricco Rodriguez!
Miocic ducks under...
Miocic wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rodriguez doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Rodriguez goes to the body...
He punishes Miocic's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Miocic's body! He's holding his side
Nice punch by Ricco Rodriguez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Miocic's Mouth is beginning to swell
Miocic studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Ricco Rodriguez goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Miocic seems staggered and Ricco Rodriguez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rodriguez and Miocic circle around the center of the cage.
Rodriguez goes to the body...
He punishes Miocic's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Miocic's mid-section, he seems hurt
Some nice shots from Stipe Miocic
miss their mark.
Rodriguez is trying to counter now!
Ricco Rodriguez swings...
hard impact to Miocic's face!
Rodriguez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tremendous strikes from Miocic!
Some big punches are landing!
Miocic launches a hook to the body
Ricco Rodriguez moves aside looking for a counter...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez attempts a sweep single...
Ricco Rodriguez catches Stipe Miocic's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rodriguez.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez tries to open Miocic's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ricco Rodriguez. Miocic is unable to cover himself now!
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Miocic
Rodriguez is in closed guard... Miocic tries to roll on the ground!
Ricco Rodriguez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Ricco Rodriguez looks to posture up and open Stipe Miocic's guard...
Stipe Miocic has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ricco Rodriguez is in closed guard over Miocic
Rodriguez tries to escape from closed guard...
Rodriguez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Rodriguez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Miocic from the side mount!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic 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 3:55 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard.
Ricco Rodriguez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to show some ground skills
Rodriguez uses his strength to keep Rodriguez at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
Ricco Rodriguez looks to pass to mount...
Rodriguez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stipe Miocic.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Miocic's abdomen
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard...
Ricco Rodriguez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ricco Rodriguez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Ricco Rodriguez in his guard...
Ricco Rodriguez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez throws a flurry of punches at Miocic...
A lot of them are hitting Miocic's face
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Miocic moves backwards and Ricco Rodriguez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Ricco Rodriguez
makes Miocic stumble back!
A left hook from Miocic
falls short.
Stipe Miocic gets sloppy and Ricco Rodriguez tries to take advantage...
Rodriguez launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Stipe Miocic and Rodriguez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ricco Rodriguez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rodriguez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Miocic's jaw!
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ricco Rodriguez circles around Miocic
Miocic launches a kick
but Ricco Rodriguez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Ricco Rodriguez paws at Miocic.
Miocic answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Rodriguez avoids a dangerous strike from Miocic
and counters with a solid straight!
Miocic's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ricco Rodriguez fakes a punch and launches himself over Miocic!
Nice move by Rodriguez who clinches and pushes Miocic against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ricco Rodriguez fakes a few punches and advance towards Miocic trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Stipe Miocic lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Rodriguez is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Rodriguez is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Miocic tries to stand up!
Rodriguez doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Rodriguez is standing while Miocic is on the ground on his back
Ricco Rodriguez creates space and allows Stipe Miocic to stand up.
Stipe Miocic is on his feet again.
Rodriguez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stipe Miocic's punches
Rodriguez measures the resilience of Miocic's chin with an uppercut while Miocic lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Ricco Rodriguez's Mouth
Rodriguez pushes Stipe Miocic and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nice beating Ricco Rodriguez has received.
Middle kick from Rodriguez.
Miocic receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Ricco Rodriguez is a bloody mess!
Miocic steps backwards away from Ricco Rodriguez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ricco Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miocic is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ricco Rodriguez is in open guard over Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stipe Miocic 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 Miocic
Rodriguez moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez aggressively and repeatedly punches Miocic.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ricco Rodriguez is in half guard over Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez tries to pass Stipe Miocic's guard...
Ricco Rodriguez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Rodriguez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miocic's being punished here!
Ricco Rodriguez is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Ricco Rodriguez looks to mount Stipe Miocic...
Ricco Rodriguez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Ricco Rodriguez is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Rodriguez doesn't stop bleeding.
Miocic is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ricco Rodriguez pushes Stipe Miocic down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Ricco Rodriguez looks to counter!
Rodriguez fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Stipe Miocic's arm and tries an armbar!
Rodriguez launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Stipe Miocic's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Miocic taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Ricco Rodriguez by Submission (Armbar) at 4:47 Round 3
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 15/30 (50%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Statistics: Ricco Rodriguez
Punches 25/40 (62%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/23 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!