Gregory Rodrigues lands TKO win over Chidi Njokuani despite suffering horrific cut – UFC Vegas 60 Highlights

Gregory RodriguesIn a massive turnaround victory for Brazilian striker, Gregory Rodrigues — the hearty middleweight contender grits through a horrifying looking cut between both eyes and above his nose, to stop Chidi Njokuani with a series of second round ground strikes in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 60. Rodrigues, who was split open between both […]

Gregory Rodrigues

In a massive turnaround victory for Brazilian striker, Gregory Rodrigues — the hearty middleweight contender grits through a horrifying looking cut between both eyes and above his nose, to stop Chidi Njokuani with a series of second round ground strikes in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 60.

Rodrigues, who was split open between both eyes and above his nose in the first round courtesy of a well-placed knee from the then-promotional perfect, Nojuanki, however, the Brazilian continued to push forward despite dealing with the massive, stomach-churning laceration.

Wobbling Njokuani on the feet in both the first and second round, it appeared the clock was against Rodrigues, with the Octagon-side physician advising referee, Mark Smith to halt the fight should Rodrigues’ cut get any worse.

Securing a takedown via a head and arm throw, Rodrigues moved to side control and then postured up, scoring a series of heavy ground strikes to bludgeon Njokuani for a second round win, whilst himself smeared in claret.

Below, catch the highlights from Gregory Rodrigues’ TKO win against Chidi Njokuani

Gregory Rodrigues Rejects ‘Robo Obama’ Nickname

Gregory Rodrigues has shot down the idea of changing his nickname from Robo-Cop to Robo-Obama at the UFC Vegas 60 media day. The Brazilian co-main events tonight against Chidi Njokuani at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagan vs Song. The 30-year-old middleweight…

Gregory Rodrigues has shot down the idea of changing his nickname from Robo-Cop to Robo-Obama at the UFC Vegas 60 media day. The Brazilian co-main events tonight against Chidi Njokuani at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagan vs Song. The 30-year-old middleweight comes into the bout on the heels of a knockout victory over Julian Marquez. 3-1…

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Gregory Rodrigues Rejects ‘Robo Obama’ Nickname

Gregory Rodrigues has shot down the idea of changing his nickname from Robo-Cop to Robo-Obama at the UFC Vegas 60 media day. The Brazilian co-main events tonight against Chidi Njokuani at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagan vs Song. The 30-year-old middleweight…

Gregory Rodrigues has shot down the idea of changing his nickname from Robo-Cop to Robo-Obama at the UFC Vegas 60 media day. The Brazilian co-main events tonight against Chidi Njokuani at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagan vs Song. The 30-year-old middleweight comes into the bout on the heels of a knockout victory over Julian Marquez. 3-1…

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Gregory Rodrigues Sleeps Julian Marquez With Brutal KO After Wild Clash – UFC Austin Highlights

Gregory RodriguesDisplaying his ever-improving striking chops, decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, Gregory Rodrigues manages to lodge his third Octagon victory — running through Julian Marquez with a brutal first round knockout after a wild back-and-forth exchange on the main card of UFC Austin. Rodrigues, an alum of LFA, entered tonight’s showdown against Marquez off the back of […]

Gregory Rodrigues

Displaying his ever-improving striking chops, decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, Gregory Rodrigues manages to lodge his third Octagon victory — running through Julian Marquez with a brutal first round knockout after a wild back-and-forth exchange on the main card of UFC Austin.

Rodrigues, an alum of LFA, entered tonight’s showdown against Marquez off the back of a split decision loss to Armen Petrosyan, had began his UFC tenure with a series of back-to-back victories against both Dusko Todorovic, and Jun Yong Park.

A staple of Black House MMA, Rodrigues, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt managed to hurt Marquez during an exchange on a card jam-packed with brutal and often knockout finishes, sending his opponent reeling toward the Octagon fence.

Following up with a series of uppercuts in the clinch, Marquez eventually forced some separation, however, was once again stunned during an exchange, allowing Rodrigues to patiently pick a massive overhand right shot — sending him to the Octagon canvas.

Below, catch the highlights from Gregory Rodrigues’ dominant KO win against Julian Marquez