Post by The Sandman on Apr 20, 2022 12:25:26 GMT -5
Marina Rodriguez looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her 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.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Rodriguez and MacFarlane move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
MacFarlane and Rodriguez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rodriguez
MacFarlane shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rodriguez doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ilima-Lei MacFarlane embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rodriguez who put distance between them
0:56 Round 1 and MacFarlane is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and Rodriguez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
MacFarlane has a small cut in her Left cheek
Body kick by Marina Rodriguez...
just grazes her opponent.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Marina Rodriguez fires an unorthodox punch to MacFarlane's torso
that hits its mark.
Marina Rodriguez throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of MacFarlane.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
MacFarlane seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A bunch of leg kicks from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
are bothering her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
MacFarlane fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marina Rodriguez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Rodriguez
MacFarlane moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Rodriguez
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass to half guard...
Marina Rodriguez's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
MacFarlane is in closed guard... Rodriguez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Marina Rodriguez is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Marina Rodriguez in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves to half guard.
Marina Rodriguez is in half guard over MacFarlane
Marina Rodriguez tries to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Marina Rodriguez passes momentarily but Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Marina Rodriguez is in open guard over MacFarlane
Rodriguez tries to jump to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Deep breaths from Marina Rodriguez who tries a hammer punch to MacFarlane's ribs.
That hit MacFarlane who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
MacFarlane is in closed guard... Rodriguez tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Marina Rodriguez is cooling the fight on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to better her position on the ground...
MacFarlane breaks the closed guard of Marina Rodriguez and moves to half guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Marina Rodriguez
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
MacFarlane slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marina Rodriguez.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Marina Rodriguez
MacFarlane tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane controls the situation despite Marina Rodriguez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Marina Rodriguez
MacFarlane catch Marina Rodriguez's left arm and tries a kimura
Marina Rodriguez holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
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.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from MacFarlane
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Rodriguez studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Rodriguez jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
MacFarlane sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Nice low kick from MacFarlane
Loud pop!
Rodriguez hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and moves laterally.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Marina Rodriguez
gets blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Nice punches.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Marina Rodriguez takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Marina Rodriguez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
grazes Rodriguez's head, but she seems okay.
Marina Rodriguez attempts a sweep single...
Marina Rodriguez catches Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rodriguez.
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Rodriguez is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marina Rodriguez!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Marina Rodriguez
Marina Rodriguez tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Marina Rodriguez to her stomach and takes her back!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Rodriguez
MacFarlane tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rodriguez! MacFarlane has one hook in and keeps working!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Rodriguez with one hook in
MacFarlane has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rodriguez.
Nicely done! MacFarlane now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Rodriguez with two hooks in
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
MacFarlane tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Rodriguez's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That RNC from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
That RNC from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
Rodriguez manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Marina Rodriguez is in half guard over MacFarlane
Marina Rodriguez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of MacFarlane's moves.
Marina Rodriguez is in half guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to move to full guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Rodriguez struggles on the ground and tries to break Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
MacFarlane doesn't want to free her opponent and Rodriguez continues in closed guard
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Rodriguez steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Rodriguez tries to stand up!
MacFarlane doesn't allow her!
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Marina Rodriguez is looking to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rodriguez pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rodriguez blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Marina Rodriguez jabs at MacFarlane
to no visible effect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
MacFarlane grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Rodriguez
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rodriguez struggles to free herself
That leglock from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
Rodriguez hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Rodriguez's eyes...
Rodriguez struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
MacFarlane secures the lock while Marina Rodriguez refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Submission (leglock) at 1:06 Round 3
Statistics: Marina Rodriguez
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 286 s
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 286 s
All MacFarelane. All.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her 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.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Rodriguez and MacFarlane move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
MacFarlane and Rodriguez circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rodriguez
MacFarlane shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Rodriguez doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Ilima-Lei MacFarlane embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rodriguez who put distance between them
0:56 Round 1 and MacFarlane is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane and Rodriguez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
MacFarlane has a small cut in her Left cheek
Body kick by Marina Rodriguez...
just grazes her opponent.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Marina Rodriguez fires an unorthodox punch to MacFarlane's torso
that hits its mark.
Marina Rodriguez throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of MacFarlane.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
MacFarlane seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A bunch of leg kicks from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
are bothering her opponent.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
MacFarlane fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marina Rodriguez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Rodriguez
MacFarlane moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Rodriguez
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to pass to half guard...
Marina Rodriguez's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
MacFarlane is in closed guard... Rodriguez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Marina Rodriguez is in full mount over Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to roll to her side and trap Marina Rodriguez in her guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane moves to half guard.
Marina Rodriguez is in half guard over MacFarlane
Marina Rodriguez tries to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Marina Rodriguez passes momentarily but Ilima-Lei MacFarlane sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Marina Rodriguez is in open guard over MacFarlane
Rodriguez tries to jump to side mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Deep breaths from Marina Rodriguez who tries a hammer punch to MacFarlane's ribs.
That hit MacFarlane who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
MacFarlane is in closed guard... Rodriguez tries to roll on the ground!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Marina Rodriguez is cooling the fight on the ground
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in closed guard over Rodriguez
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to better her position on the ground...
MacFarlane breaks the closed guard of Marina Rodriguez and moves to half guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in side mount over Marina Rodriguez
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane looks to pass to mount...
MacFarlane slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Marina Rodriguez.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Marina Rodriguez
MacFarlane tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane controls the situation despite Marina Rodriguez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Marina Rodriguez
MacFarlane catch Marina Rodriguez's left arm and tries a kimura
Marina Rodriguez holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
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.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from MacFarlane
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Rodriguez studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Rodriguez jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
MacFarlane sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
Nice low kick from MacFarlane
Loud pop!
Rodriguez hyper-extended her left leg
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane fakes a move and moves laterally.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Marina Rodriguez
gets blocked by MacFarlane.
MacFarlane tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane.
Nice punches.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Marina Rodriguez takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Marina Rodriguez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
A high kick from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
grazes Rodriguez's head, but she seems okay.
Marina Rodriguez attempts a sweep single...
Marina Rodriguez catches Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Rodriguez.
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is cooling the fight on the ground
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
MacFarlane breaths deeply while on the ground
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Rodriguez is in closed guard... MacFarlane tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marina Rodriguez!
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in full mount over Marina Rodriguez
Marina Rodriguez tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane rolls Marina Rodriguez to her stomach and takes her back!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Rodriguez
MacFarlane tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rodriguez! MacFarlane has one hook in and keeps working!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Rodriguez with one hook in
MacFarlane has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rodriguez.
Nicely done! MacFarlane now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
MacFarlane is in rear mount over Rodriguez with two hooks in
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
MacFarlane tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Rodriguez's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That RNC from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
That RNC from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
Rodriguez manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Marina Rodriguez is in half guard over MacFarlane
Marina Rodriguez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of MacFarlane's moves.
Marina Rodriguez is in half guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane attempts to move to full guard
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Rodriguez struggles on the ground and tries to break Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
MacFarlane doesn't want to free her opponent and Rodriguez continues in closed guard
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Rodriguez steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Rodriguez tries to stand up!
MacFarlane doesn't allow her!
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Marina Rodriguez is looking to pass Ilima-Lei MacFarlane's guard...
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rodriguez pulls her arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Marina Rodriguez is in closed guard over MacFarlane
MacFarlane reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rodriguez blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Marina Rodriguez jabs at MacFarlane
to no visible effect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
MacFarlane studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
MacFarlane grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane is in open guard over Rodriguez
Ilima-Lei MacFarlane tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rodriguez struggles to free herself
That leglock from Ilima-Lei MacFarlane appears to be unbreakable
Rodriguez hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Rodriguez's eyes...
Rodriguez struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
MacFarlane secures the lock while Marina Rodriguez refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Ilima-Lei MacFarlane by Submission (leglock) at 1:06 Round 3
Statistics: Marina Rodriguez
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 286 s
Statistics: Ilima-Lei MacFarlane
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 286 s
All MacFarelane. All.
