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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blatz Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beer comes to the cage accompanied by Hostile Mass. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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192 cm
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208 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blatz Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Rogue!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rogue. No joy for Beer on that attempt.
Beer shoots in and bounces Rogue off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beer wants to control from the top but Rogue keeps moving.
Beer thows a big elbow that misses.
Rogue is looking for a triangle here but Beer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Beer trying to control the action but Rogue is working from the bottom.
Rogue throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Rogue regains half guard.
Beer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer wants to pass the guard but Rogue is defending well.
Beer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rogue misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Rogue.
It looks like Blatz Beer has been cut.
Rogue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogue manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rogue keeping moving, preventing Beer from controlling successfully.
Rogue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beer pushes down on Rogue's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beer decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beer darts in and clinches Rogue up against the cage.
Beer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beer somewhat.
Rogue lands a right hook to the body.
Beer dodges the punch combination from Rogue.
Rogue cracks Beer with a good jab.
Beer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogue avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blatz Beer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogue scores with a jab. Beer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beer moves into the clinch.
Beer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beer closes the distance and clinches.
Beer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rogue clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Beer is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer is trying to stick to Rogue's back but Rogue is turning into Beer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rogue.
Beer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Beer tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogue with a poor takedown
and Beer counters with a takedown into side control.
Rogue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rogue throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beer.
Beer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogue is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beer trying to control but Rogue is working from the bottom.
Beer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rogue looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beer passes into side control.
Beer working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogue connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Beer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blatz Beer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blatz Beer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beer misses with a takedown
letting Rogue counter with a right hand.
Beer tries for a takedown but Rogue circles away easily
and Rogue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blatz Beer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogue sprawls well. Rogue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogue connects with a crisp jab.
Rogue cracks Beer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogue with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beer moves into the clinch.
Beer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beer swivels and escapes.
Rogue throws a series of punches but Beer moves out of range.
Beer misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogue counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beer is defended easily by Rogue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer shoots in and drives through. Rogue sprawls well.
Rogue shoots in and drives through. Beer sprawls well.
Beer pushes Rogue up against the cage in a clinch.
Beer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Beer is stalling in the full guard.
Beer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogue working for a triangle but Beer defends it easily.
Rogue doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rogue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beer wants to control from the top but Rogue keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beer manages to get himself to full guard.
Beer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogue landing some decent shots from guard.
Rogue working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogue thows a big elbow that misses.
Beer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rogue throwing strikes from guard but Beer blocks nicely.
Rogue lands a couple of digs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beer misses with a head kick.
Donk. Rogue catches Beer right on the button with a cross.
Beer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beer connects with a right hand. Rogue shakes it off.
Rogue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beer shoots in and bounces Rogue off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogue had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rogue Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beer's back instead.
Blatz Beer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogue struggling to land strikes to the head as Beer covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Beer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rogue throwing shots but Beer is blocking nicely.
Beer is looking to improve his position.
Rogue not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beer has closed the distance and engaged Rogue in a clinch.
Beer breaks the clinch.
Rogue keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beer.
Beer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogue counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Rogue will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blatz Beer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Beer misses with a takedown
and Rogue counters with a series of strikes. Beer will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beer.
Beer tries for a takedown but Rogue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blatz Beer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogue scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blatz Beer's cut is getting worse.
Beer tries to clinch but Rogue is having none of it.
Rogue darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogue working the head and body with strikes.
Beer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogue seems to be working for a kimura but Beer defends the submission attempt.
Beer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Beer is looking to escape.
Rogue is working for a kimura but Beer is defending it quite comfortably.
Beer tries to roll over but Rogue keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogue throws a nice looking combination but Beer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beer.
Beer tries for a takedown but Rogue circles away easily
and Rogue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rogue moves out of range as Beer throws a body kick.
Rogue looks to land a combination but Beer avoids it well.
Beer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogue circles away.
Beer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beer lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogue looking for a guillotine here but Beer defends easily.
Beer stands up over Rogue, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogue doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Beer works over Rogue with some ground and pound from guard.
Rogue working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beer has passed into half guard!
Beer stands up and beckons Rogue to join him on the feet.
Blatz Beer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beer feints and as Rogue raises his hands in defense, Beer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogue is looking for a triangle but Beer pushes his legs off easily.
Beer stands up and waves to Rogue to follow him.
Beer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rogue to the mat! Rogue manages to get full guard.
Beer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogue throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beer escapes and throws Rogue's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rogue on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer lands a nice forearm strike.
Rogue wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Beer lands a few punches from side control.
Beer decides to stand back up.
Beer misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogue counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beer wants to stand up but Rogue is controlling him.
Beer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogue!
Beer tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rogue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogue's waist but Rogue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beer off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogue scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogue misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Rogue.
I think Rogue has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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